Nacro
@nacro.bsky.social
Our housing, justice, substance misuse and education services work alongside people to help them succeed. And we campaign together to create lasting change.
Find us online at nacro.org.uk
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@nacro.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Our new research on disadvantaged young people launches today! Find out more: tinyurl.com/4s6bs7c
> Quarter usually/always feel lonely
> Only 1/5 think their generation will have a better life than the previous one
> Media on young people is 2x negative than positive
#TruthAboutYouth
> Quarter usually/always feel lonely
> Only 1/5 think their generation will have a better life than the previous one
> Media on young people is 2x negative than positive
#TruthAboutYouth
Alarming research from the Prisons Ombudsman reveals disproportionate no. of epilepsy-related deaths in prison.
Ombudsman Adrian Usher says improvements needed in care of prisoners with epilepsy, and they are working with the NHS and HMPPS to improve management of epilepsy: shorturl.at/PL1Dn
Ombudsman Adrian Usher says improvements needed in care of prisoners with epilepsy, and they are working with the NHS and HMPPS to improve management of epilepsy: shorturl.at/PL1Dn
PPO research highlights improvements are needed in care of prisoners with epilepsy – Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
We investigate deaths in custody, and complaints from people who are in custody or under community supervision.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Alarming research from the Prisons Ombudsman reveals disproportionate no. of epilepsy-related deaths in prison.
Ombudsman Adrian Usher says improvements needed in care of prisoners with epilepsy, and they are working with the NHS and HMPPS to improve management of epilepsy: shorturl.at/PL1Dn
Ombudsman Adrian Usher says improvements needed in care of prisoners with epilepsy, and they are working with the NHS and HMPPS to improve management of epilepsy: shorturl.at/PL1Dn
Women make up 75% of those sentenced for non-violent crimes, + many are vulnerable (BBC)
Lord Timpson: 'Women shouldn't be in prison. They need to be safe, with their kids, away from violence"
Another reason the Sentencing Bill — proposing more community sentences — is welcome
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Lord Timpson: 'Women shouldn't be in prison. They need to be safe, with their kids, away from violence"
Another reason the Sentencing Bill — proposing more community sentences — is welcome
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Too many female abuse victims are locked up, says minister as BBC visits women's prison
As the government seeks to reduce the prison population, the BBC visits HMP Send to meet inmates.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Women make up 75% of those sentenced for non-violent crimes, + many are vulnerable (BBC)
Lord Timpson: 'Women shouldn't be in prison. They need to be safe, with their kids, away from violence"
Another reason the Sentencing Bill — proposing more community sentences — is welcome
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Lord Timpson: 'Women shouldn't be in prison. They need to be safe, with their kids, away from violence"
Another reason the Sentencing Bill — proposing more community sentences — is welcome
shorturl.at/zjHpV
Data in 2021-2023 finds 3 in 5 deaths after 14 days of release are drug-related.
“The harsh reality is most people go into prison with a drug, alcohol or mental health problem, and many come out with exactly the same problem, often worse,” Mike Trace, CEO of The Forward Trust.
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“The harsh reality is most people go into prison with a drug, alcohol or mental health problem, and many come out with exactly the same problem, often worse,” Mike Trace, CEO of The Forward Trust.
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Prisoners are dying within a day of their release. What's going wrong?
In the space of two years, 20 people died from drugs within a day of being released from prison. Are we setting people up for failure?
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November 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Data in 2021-2023 finds 3 in 5 deaths after 14 days of release are drug-related.
“The harsh reality is most people go into prison with a drug, alcohol or mental health problem, and many come out with exactly the same problem, often worse,” Mike Trace, CEO of The Forward Trust.
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“The harsh reality is most people go into prison with a drug, alcohol or mental health problem, and many come out with exactly the same problem, often worse,” Mike Trace, CEO of The Forward Trust.
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🖊️New research shows impacts of long prison sentences.
☎️Many interviewed talked about the cost of phone calls in prison creating financial toll on families.
> Nacro has long called for cheaper calls, so people can maintain relationships with family, supporting rehabilitation.
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☎️Many interviewed talked about the cost of phone calls in prison creating financial toll on families.
> Nacro has long called for cheaper calls, so people can maintain relationships with family, supporting rehabilitation.
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Research highlights ‘living bereavement’ of increasingly long prison sentences – The Justice Gap
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November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🖊️New research shows impacts of long prison sentences.
☎️Many interviewed talked about the cost of phone calls in prison creating financial toll on families.
> Nacro has long called for cheaper calls, so people can maintain relationships with family, supporting rehabilitation.
shorturl.at/HjfQu
☎️Many interviewed talked about the cost of phone calls in prison creating financial toll on families.
> Nacro has long called for cheaper calls, so people can maintain relationships with family, supporting rehabilitation.
shorturl.at/HjfQu
1 in 8 of 16 to 24s in the UK are NEET, BBC.
Points to note:
- Young people in the NE an East of England more likely to be NEET
- Around 1 in 5 had a mental health condition
- More than 10% of young people who are NEET have learning difficulties.
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Points to note:
- Young people in the NE an East of England more likely to be NEET
- Around 1 in 5 had a mental health condition
- More than 10% of young people who are NEET have learning difficulties.
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What is a Neet and what causes a young person to become one?
Ministers want to tackle the high number of people not in education, employment or training.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
1 in 8 of 16 to 24s in the UK are NEET, BBC.
Points to note:
- Young people in the NE an East of England more likely to be NEET
- Around 1 in 5 had a mental health condition
- More than 10% of young people who are NEET have learning difficulties.
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Points to note:
- Young people in the NE an East of England more likely to be NEET
- Around 1 in 5 had a mental health condition
- More than 10% of young people who are NEET have learning difficulties.
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"YOIs have repeatedly been condemned for violence, lack of education, and poor mental health support," England’s Children’s Commissioner.
She published a report this week claiming that the current YOI system is 'both morally indefensible and legally unsound."
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She published a report this week claiming that the current YOI system is 'both morally indefensible and legally unsound."
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A holding pen for failure: Children’s commissioner urges closure of child prisons – The Justice Gap
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
"YOIs have repeatedly been condemned for violence, lack of education, and poor mental health support," England’s Children’s Commissioner.
She published a report this week claiming that the current YOI system is 'both morally indefensible and legally unsound."
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She published a report this week claiming that the current YOI system is 'both morally indefensible and legally unsound."
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"I know firsthand the value of employing ex-offenders. It slashes reoffending, prevents crime before it happens, and helps grow the economy by filling vital gaps in the UK job market." - Minister for Probation, Prisons and Reducing Reoffending, Lord James Timpson
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Crime-cutting jobs plan sees hundreds of firms join hiring drive
Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"I know firsthand the value of employing ex-offenders. It slashes reoffending, prevents crime before it happens, and helps grow the economy by filling vital gaps in the UK job market." - Minister for Probation, Prisons and Reducing Reoffending, Lord James Timpson
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"Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more on activities like life skills, sport and work experience" in new curriculum review.
Could this alleviate the growing numbers of young people who are NEET?📈
What do you think? Let us know below⬇️ shorturl.at/U74bO
Could this alleviate the growing numbers of young people who are NEET?📈
What do you think? Let us know below⬇️ shorturl.at/U74bO
England curriculum should focus less on exams and more on life skills, finds review
Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more time on activities like life skills, sport and work experience
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November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more on activities like life skills, sport and work experience" in new curriculum review.
Could this alleviate the growing numbers of young people who are NEET?📈
What do you think? Let us know below⬇️ shorturl.at/U74bO
Could this alleviate the growing numbers of young people who are NEET?📈
What do you think? Let us know below⬇️ shorturl.at/U74bO
“I’m going for, like, sales jobs, office jobs, office clerk, assistant and interviews go overwhelmingly good until, ‘Oh, by the way, do you have any convictions?"
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
🚨 Life After Prison is back with a brand new series: Cellmate to CEO 🚨
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
Presented by Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who first met us during his sentence, we sit down with leaders, and changemakers to explore their journey from prison to leadership 💼
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6l2Bbet...
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
“I’m going for, like, sales jobs, office jobs, office clerk, assistant and interviews go overwhelmingly good until, ‘Oh, by the way, do you have any convictions?"
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
Zak's experience of job-rejection is common for many after prison. Hear his story in this eye-opening interview ⬇️
The Sentencing Bill is currently going through parliament⚖️
Nacro has long called for more community sentences to reduce the prison population, lower reoffending, and encourage rehabilitation.
Read more about how the Bill is progressing: shorturl.at/Qxwe2
Nacro has long called for more community sentences to reduce the prison population, lower reoffending, and encourage rehabilitation.
Read more about how the Bill is progressing: shorturl.at/Qxwe2
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Sentencing Bill is currently going through parliament⚖️
Nacro has long called for more community sentences to reduce the prison population, lower reoffending, and encourage rehabilitation.
Read more about how the Bill is progressing: shorturl.at/Qxwe2
Nacro has long called for more community sentences to reduce the prison population, lower reoffending, and encourage rehabilitation.
Read more about how the Bill is progressing: shorturl.at/Qxwe2
Half of young people say mental health disrupts school attendance, in a study by @mind.org.uk: shorturl.at/pGpDm
Nacro knows young people can overcome barriers when they have the right support. That's why we provide education and housing services so young people can thrive➡️ shorturl.at/Ek4hZ
Nacro knows young people can overcome barriers when they have the right support. That's why we provide education and housing services so young people can thrive➡️ shorturl.at/Ek4hZ
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Half of young people say mental health disrupts school attendance, in a study by @mind.org.uk: shorturl.at/pGpDm
Nacro knows young people can overcome barriers when they have the right support. That's why we provide education and housing services so young people can thrive➡️ shorturl.at/Ek4hZ
Nacro knows young people can overcome barriers when they have the right support. That's why we provide education and housing services so young people can thrive➡️ shorturl.at/Ek4hZ
👏Good to see the Renter's Rights act achieving royal assent.
At Nacro, we know the importance of stable housing to help people move on with their lives.
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At Nacro, we know the importance of stable housing to help people move on with their lives.
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Labour's landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
The Renters' Rights Bill has become the Renters' Rights Act as the king gives it royal assent to finally scrap no-fault evictions.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
👏Good to see the Renter's Rights act achieving royal assent.
At Nacro, we know the importance of stable housing to help people move on with their lives.
shorturl.at/5dKwf
At Nacro, we know the importance of stable housing to help people move on with their lives.
shorturl.at/5dKwf
"Many are locked up from Friday lunch to Saturday afternoon" HM Inspectorate of Prisons finds.
It's not acceptable that for many, Friday lunchtime becomes 'Weekend Lockup' in cell. Education + work are stopped altogether.
Nacro's campaign calls for better working day's in prison: shorturl.at/NDabM
It's not acceptable that for many, Friday lunchtime becomes 'Weekend Lockup' in cell. Education + work are stopped altogether.
Nacro's campaign calls for better working day's in prison: shorturl.at/NDabM
What happens to prisoners on a Friday?
Are regimes similar to Monday to Thursday, with some access to activity, or is Friday the start of a long weekend of lock up? Sara Pennington led a team of inspectors to find out.
Read the blog: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/what-ha...
Are regimes similar to Monday to Thursday, with some access to activity, or is Friday the start of a long weekend of lock up? Sara Pennington led a team of inspectors to find out.
Read the blog: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/what-ha...
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Many are locked up from Friday lunch to Saturday afternoon" HM Inspectorate of Prisons finds.
It's not acceptable that for many, Friday lunchtime becomes 'Weekend Lockup' in cell. Education + work are stopped altogether.
Nacro's campaign calls for better working day's in prison: shorturl.at/NDabM
It's not acceptable that for many, Friday lunchtime becomes 'Weekend Lockup' in cell. Education + work are stopped altogether.
Nacro's campaign calls for better working day's in prison: shorturl.at/NDabM
Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, in response to announcement of cuts to prison education:
"There are powerful reasons to educate prisoners: Data show 28% reoffended within a year as few as 31% are employed six months after release."
Nacro's response to the review: shorturl.at/KTNvI
"There are powerful reasons to educate prisoners: Data show 28% reoffended within a year as few as 31% are employed six months after release."
Nacro's response to the review: shorturl.at/KTNvI
October 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, in response to announcement of cuts to prison education:
"There are powerful reasons to educate prisoners: Data show 28% reoffended within a year as few as 31% are employed six months after release."
Nacro's response to the review: shorturl.at/KTNvI
"There are powerful reasons to educate prisoners: Data show 28% reoffended within a year as few as 31% are employed six months after release."
Nacro's response to the review: shorturl.at/KTNvI
“There has been an 8% rise in apprentice hiring...employers are looking to diversify how they find talent" shorturl.at/rMDHE
At Nacro's Totton College, we offer apprenticeships which provide a pathway to careers in local and national organisations shorturl.at/rMDHE
At Nacro's Totton College, we offer apprenticeships which provide a pathway to careers in local and national organisations shorturl.at/rMDHE
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
“There has been an 8% rise in apprentice hiring...employers are looking to diversify how they find talent" shorturl.at/rMDHE
At Nacro's Totton College, we offer apprenticeships which provide a pathway to careers in local and national organisations shorturl.at/rMDHE
At Nacro's Totton College, we offer apprenticeships which provide a pathway to careers in local and national organisations shorturl.at/rMDHE
High number of people being released into homelessness from HMP Norwich, as found in IMB report
"It’s difficult for people to rebuild their lives on the street, without someone supporting them or employment," Andrea Coady Nacro's Head of Policy, @itvanglia.bsky.social
Watch ➡️ shorturl.at/tRcnr
"It’s difficult for people to rebuild their lives on the street, without someone supporting them or employment," Andrea Coady Nacro's Head of Policy, @itvanglia.bsky.social
Watch ➡️ shorturl.at/tRcnr
October 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
High number of people being released into homelessness from HMP Norwich, as found in IMB report
"It’s difficult for people to rebuild their lives on the street, without someone supporting them or employment," Andrea Coady Nacro's Head of Policy, @itvanglia.bsky.social
Watch ➡️ shorturl.at/tRcnr
"It’s difficult for people to rebuild their lives on the street, without someone supporting them or employment," Andrea Coady Nacro's Head of Policy, @itvanglia.bsky.social
Watch ➡️ shorturl.at/tRcnr
Danusia Iwazko's play 'Penned Up' shows the transformative power of education in prison, based on her experience of teaching in prison for 15 years.
Danusia explains that many men she met had no role model or confidence before- but writing ignited their "energy and ambition"👏
Danusia explains that many men she met had no role model or confidence before- but writing ignited their "energy and ambition"👏
Penned Up, a new drama by Suffolk-based playwright Danusia Iwaszko, draws on her 17 years of teaching in men’s prisons.
Learning how to tell stories gives prisoners a chance at redemption
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October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Danusia Iwazko's play 'Penned Up' shows the transformative power of education in prison, based on her experience of teaching in prison for 15 years.
Danusia explains that many men she met had no role model or confidence before- but writing ignited their "energy and ambition"👏
Danusia explains that many men she met had no role model or confidence before- but writing ignited their "energy and ambition"👏
Social enterprise Tap Social Movement, who employ prison-leavers say employers are "missing out on a lot of talented people" by not hiring ex-offenders"
➡️Nacro offers advice to employers recruiting people with a criminal record, as many employers have very positive experiences: shorturl.at/4Y3p6
➡️Nacro offers advice to employers recruiting people with a criminal record, as many employers have very positive experiences: shorturl.at/4Y3p6
October 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Social enterprise Tap Social Movement, who employ prison-leavers say employers are "missing out on a lot of talented people" by not hiring ex-offenders"
➡️Nacro offers advice to employers recruiting people with a criminal record, as many employers have very positive experiences: shorturl.at/4Y3p6
➡️Nacro offers advice to employers recruiting people with a criminal record, as many employers have very positive experiences: shorturl.at/4Y3p6
⚠️Damning report released today on HMP Pentonville.
Read Nacro's comment➡️https://shorturl.at/8r18z
Read Nacro's comment➡️https://shorturl.at/8r18z
September 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚠️Damning report released today on HMP Pentonville.
Read Nacro's comment➡️https://shorturl.at/8r18z
Read Nacro's comment➡️https://shorturl.at/8r18z
📢Nacro's CEO Campbell Robb in the Guardian:
"Naming and shaming those on community payback doesn’t deliver justice. It risks pushing people further to the margins. To break the cycle, we must invest in people’s potential – not just punish their past"
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"Naming and shaming those on community payback doesn’t deliver justice. It risks pushing people further to the margins. To break the cycle, we must invest in people’s potential – not just punish their past"
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Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences
Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offenders
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September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📢Nacro's CEO Campbell Robb in the Guardian:
"Naming and shaming those on community payback doesn’t deliver justice. It risks pushing people further to the margins. To break the cycle, we must invest in people’s potential – not just punish their past"
tinyurl.com/8j4ae4bm
"Naming and shaming those on community payback doesn’t deliver justice. It risks pushing people further to the margins. To break the cycle, we must invest in people’s potential – not just punish their past"
tinyurl.com/8j4ae4bm
Chief Executive of Nacro, Campbell Robb, is quoted in Tuesday's @itvnews.bsky.social piece on the @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report released on Children in custody 2024–25.
Children in this situation need care so they can turn their lives around, not more trauma‼️
Children in this situation need care so they can turn their lives around, not more trauma‼️
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Chief Executive of Nacro, Campbell Robb, is quoted in Tuesday's @itvnews.bsky.social piece on the @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report released on Children in custody 2024–25.
Children in this situation need care so they can turn their lives around, not more trauma‼️
Children in this situation need care so they can turn their lives around, not more trauma‼️
Campbell Robb, Chief Executive at Nacro, responds to today's @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social 'Children in custody' report 2024-2025, he says YOIs are "entrenching disadvantage."
👉Nacro knows it doesn’t have to be this way. We help young people to move on and be who they want to be.
shorturl.at/sbErX
👉Nacro knows it doesn’t have to be this way. We help young people to move on and be who they want to be.
shorturl.at/sbErX
September 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Campbell Robb, Chief Executive at Nacro, responds to today's @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social 'Children in custody' report 2024-2025, he says YOIs are "entrenching disadvantage."
👉Nacro knows it doesn’t have to be this way. We help young people to move on and be who they want to be.
shorturl.at/sbErX
👉Nacro knows it doesn’t have to be this way. We help young people to move on and be who they want to be.
shorturl.at/sbErX
Interesting read from the Guardian on probation⬇️
"This overstretched service cannot be expected to manage the increased workload that will follow from sentencing reforms… It needs investment, but also human capital; experienced staff who can build relationships."
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"This overstretched service cannot be expected to manage the increased workload that will follow from sentencing reforms… It needs investment, but also human capital; experienced staff who can build relationships."
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The Guardian view on criminal justice reform: community sentencing can’t be done on the cheap | Editorial
Editorial: The chief inspector of probation is right to be anxious about the service’s growing workload
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September 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Interesting read from the Guardian on probation⬇️
"This overstretched service cannot be expected to manage the increased workload that will follow from sentencing reforms… It needs investment, but also human capital; experienced staff who can build relationships."
shorturl.at/iOGHw
"This overstretched service cannot be expected to manage the increased workload that will follow from sentencing reforms… It needs investment, but also human capital; experienced staff who can build relationships."
shorturl.at/iOGHw
“Lord Timpson was adamant these online check-ins won’t replace in-person appointments with probation officers, which he described as “absolutely crucial”, to the Daily Mirror.
➡️At Nacro, we see everyday how crucial personal relationships are to rehabilitation.
➡️At Nacro, we see everyday how crucial personal relationships are to rehabilitation.
'I pretended to be a criminal to try out latest surveillance tech'
Last time I was testing an alcohol tag - and trying to break it at the pub, this time I was again an offender in the community but now experimenting with a new surveillance survey
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September 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
“Lord Timpson was adamant these online check-ins won’t replace in-person appointments with probation officers, which he described as “absolutely crucial”, to the Daily Mirror.
➡️At Nacro, we see everyday how crucial personal relationships are to rehabilitation.
➡️At Nacro, we see everyday how crucial personal relationships are to rehabilitation.