The Government has announced further changes to prison release arrangements as part of reforms intended to address pressures on the prison estate while attempting to maintain public safety. Alongside changes to eligibility, ministers have introduced additional safeguards for victims, stronger supervision requirements for offenders and increased funding for victim support services.As Police and Crime Commissioner […]
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Recent weeks have seen the introduction of a new AI-assisted system across the country to help direct some non-police calls away from the 101 service and towards the organisations best placed to help.At first glance, this might sound like a story about technology but, it is really a story about people. It is about helping […]
I recently visited Firestone Plymouth to learn more about its recovery-focused supported accommodation and to hear directly from people who are rebuilding their lives following addiction. During my visit, I was shown around Firestone's men's accommodation, where I had the opportunity to meet residents and hear first-hand about their recovery journeys. Listening to their experiences […]