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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 1d

🎬 Watch What Do You Think?, a powerful film created by @revdoors.bsky.social & @icpr.bsky.social as part of our partnership with @mediatrust.bsky.social

The film highlights the role of co-produced research in creating a fairer justice system.

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Criminal Justice Alliance and Media Trust Films | Criminal Justice Alliance

Criminal Justice Alliance and Media Trust Films

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 6d

📣 Unlock the vote - Over 80,000 people in prison across England and Wales are currently denied the right to vote.

We're proud to support @unlockcharity.bsky.social's important new campaign to change this.

Learn more: unlock.org.uk/unlock-the-v...

Unlock the Vote: Extending the vote to prisoners - Unlock

Unlock's vote to ensure prisoners have the vote seeks to strengthen democracy

unlock.org.uk

Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 14d

📣 Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social

The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.

www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...

Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies

www.crimeandjustice.org.uk

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 14d

👏 The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign.

@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.

📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 27d

Today, the Women’s Justice Reimagined partnership launched a vital briefing setting out our advice to the Women’s Justice Board on the urgent steps needed to address racial disproportionality in the CJS for women.

Read and share the briefing: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/buildin...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 28d

Don't miss @zahidmubarektrust.bsky.social's conference: 'Race in prisons: learning from the past, shaping the future'.

Expect to address and challenge racial disparities in the prison system, and create a shared manifesto for change.

🗓 28th October
📍 London

thezmt.org/race-in-pris...

Race in Prisons: learning from the past, shaping the future

Race in Prisons Learning from the past, shaping the future About Tuesday, October 28 · 9am – 5pm GMT | Central London Exploring the trajectory of race equality work in prisons since Zahid’s murder, in...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 28d

⏰ Last chance to apply to be our next Director

There’s just a few days left to apply to lead the CJA! Don't miss this opportunity to help us build a fairer, more effective criminal justice system.

Apply by Monday, 15 September, 9am.

www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

www.criminaljusticealliance.org

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

We welcome the ambition of the new #SentencingBill, but reform needs proper investment in prisons, probation and community services.

Read our full response here: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/cja-res...

The CJA's response to the Sentencing Bill | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚨 We're hiring: Director

We're seeking a passionate Director to lead our organisation in driving systemic change, at a pivotal time for justice reform.

Deadline: 15 September

Find out more: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

www.criminaljusticealliance.org

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 28

A warm welcome to our new Vice-Chair, Dr Summer Alston-Smith 👏

Summer is the Director of Development and Insights at @advancecharity.bsky.social. Combining hands-on experience with a strong analytical lens, Summer has expertise in securing diverse funding streams.

Welcome to the team!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 27

Welcome to our new Trustee, Ropinder Gill!

As CEO of @lymphomaaction.bsky.social, and with over twenty years’ experience in the charity sector across fundraising, strategic development and good governance, Ropinder's expertise and passion will be invaluable to the CJA.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 22

Meet one of our new Trustees, Elsa Corry-Roake:

Elsa is Policy and External Affairs Manager at @waythrough-uk.bsky.social. Previously, she has facilitated workshops in prisons and held policy and advocacy roles at Crest Advisory and others, influencing national policy.

Welcome to the team!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're hiring: could you be our next Director?

We're seeking a passionate Director to lead our mission to create a fairer, more effective justice system, at a critical time for the CJA and the wider sector.

⏰Deadline: 15 September

Find out more: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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EVAW Coalition @evawuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Vital conversations about violence against women are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda

We're one of 100 expert orgs working to end violence against women urging the government to address the harmful and dangerous weaponisation of VAWG #NotInOurName

100+ women’s rights groups warn against racist weaponisation of VAWG | End Violence Against Women

The End Violence Against Women Coalition is one of more than 100 women’s rights groups that have today (19th August 2025) written a joint letter to the Prime Minister calling for urgent action against...

www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 21

Meet Kirsten Westlake, one of our new Trustees:

Kirsten is CEO of Two Magpies Fund and Co-founder of education charity Let Me Know. She is a current magistrate and regular volunteer for Food Bank Aid, with vast expertise in charity development.

Welcome to the team, Kirsten!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Board of Trustees has now begun the search for our next Director. This is an incredible opportunity to lead a growing alliance of 200+ organisations and individuals, and to champion change towards a fairer and more effective justice system.

www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

www.criminaljusticealliance.org

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 19

It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the departure of our Director, Annette So, who will be stepping down from her role, following four and half years at the CJA.

Read the statement from our Board of Trustees on our website: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/thank-y...

Thank you and farewell to CJA Director Annette So | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 15

Welcome to our new Trustee, Mignon French!

Mignon has worked in the mental health sector for over 30 years and contributed to significant reports on mental health, justice and women. She is a Magistrate and health and justice consultant.

Read more: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/the-cja...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 15

👋 Introducing our new Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Oliver Glick:

Before joining the CJA, Ollie was Strategy & Insight Manager at Crest Advisory. He has coordinated policy for @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, and been a Senior Policy Advisor for the MoJ.

Welcome to the team Ollie!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 14

Good news! We’ve been awarded a multi-year grant from @citybridgefndn.bsky.social 👏 Thank you for supporting our work to drive systemic change and build a collective voice for a fairer, more effective criminal justice system.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 14

Meet Joe Tarbert, one of our new Trustees:

Joe started his career as a criminal defence barrister. Now Head of Programmes at @standoutprogrammes.bsky.social, Joe leads coaching & through-the-gates support for men leaving prison.

Welcome to the CJA, Joe!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Aug 7

🏛️ Birmingham Women's Intensive Supervision Court: 31 women kept out of prison in 6 months.

The secret? Women's Centres at the heart.

Read our new guest blog, which reveals how Birmingham's Women's Centres are transforming justice 👇

www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/womens-...

Women’s Centres must be at the heart of Intensive Supervision Courts: What we learned from Birmingham | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Jul 31

The CJA has appointed six new Trustees, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the criminal justice sector and beyond. We will be spotlighting each of them in the coming weeks - stay tuned!

Find out more about our new Trustees: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/the-cja...

The CJA appoints six new Trustees | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Jul 24

📣 Have you seen a digital or creative criminal justice campaign that deserves recognition, whether that be a great podcast series, theatre show, exhibition or other creative campaign?

🏆Nominate it for the CJA's Creative Media Award by Sunday, 27 July

www.criminaljusticealliance.org/creative-med...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚨 There's less than a week until the deadline for CJA Awards nominations. Listen to Raphael Rowe, journalist and former CJA award winner, speaking about the importance of bringing the justice sector together.

Submit your nominations by Sunday, 27 July: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-awards/