Will we see you at next weeks Community Housing summit? Plus all the latest…
Our Roundtable Event At Next Weeks Community Housing Summit Is Not To Be Missed
As well as joining us for a drink and a chat at next week’s Housing Community Summit, why not get involved in our roundtable session chaired by Matt Baird…
We’ll be discussing the importance of aligning your ASB Policy with your day-to-day case management practice. This is highly topical given the increased regulatory spotlight and impact of consumer standards so we look forward to hearing your views.
There is a great line up of guest panellists for you including:
Baljit Basra – Partner – Devonshire’s Solicitors
Detective Superintendent Andy Farrell – National Police Chief’s Council
Karen Buttery – Community Safety Manager – Plus Dane Housing Group
Ben Hunt – Managing Director – Case Management Solutions Group Ltd
RSVP to secure your ticket – and see you next week – it is only a two minute walk from the actual summit!
ASB News For You
West Yorkshire Police Launch Cuckooing Video To Raise Awareness
Image credit: Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police Department have launched a new online advice resource including a webpage and YouTube video to inform, educate and advise the public on the issue of cuckooing, which is significantly on the rise across the country.
Aimed at supporting people with how to report incidents, how to seek help if they are a victim of cuckooing and raising the issue of vulnerability and safeguarding, this could be a helpful guide for practitioners to share with customers to help in understanding the issue and learning how to tackle it safely and effectively.
New Victims Commissioner Report Highlights Worrying Statistics
A new report from the Victims’ Commissioner highlights widespread dissatisfaction among crime victims with the criminal justice system in England and Wales. Based on a survey of over 3,000 victims, the report found that 73% lack confidence that reporting a crime will lead to justice. Disabled victims, in particular, expressed high levels of dissatisfaction, with many feeling neglected or poorly treated by the police.
The report calls for significant reforms, including better compliance with the Victims’ Code, improved communication with victims, and tailored support services for vulnerable groups which would be widely welcomed by ASB practitioners who see first hand the frustrations and impact of the current approach with victims. The Victims’ Commissioner urges immediate action to ensure victims receive the respect and justice they deserve. You can read more about the report and the comments from Baroness Newlove, The Commissioner here
Participants Needed for Research on Resettlement Challenges – Your Input Can Make a Difference…
There is an opportunity to contribute to research that could significantly impact the resettlement process for individuals with serious long-term mental conditions transitioning from prison to the community.
Shaine Sargis, a master’s student at Durham University studying Criminology and Criminal Justice, is conducting research to better understand the challenges faced during this critical transition period. Shaine is looking for participants who have direct experience or work within this area and are willing to share their insights.
If you have experience or knowledge in the resettlement of individuals with serious mental health conditions, Shaine would like to invite you for a 45-minute interview. Your participation could provide valuable insights that help shape better support and services for these individuals. If you or someone you know might be interested in contributing to this research, please reach out to Shaine directly on shaine.b.sargis@durham.ac.uk. Your involvement would be incredibly beneficial in making a real difference.
Janine & Darren’s Weekly Round Up
It is all systems go at Green & Burton ASB HQ right now as we ramp up planning and activity for the remainder of the year. We are excited to meet some of you next week at the Community Housing Summit after a busy day one (don’t forget to RSVP using the link above!) and our in person training events are booking up. We are also pleased to launch our dedicated event page for the upcoming #ASB10 Conference with the provisional programme and all the logistics information you need for attending on the day. There is a quick survey on there that we would love you to take too… Click the link to check it out and as there are less than 20 tickets remaining – get yourself booked on to attend as it promises to be a great event in collaboration with our proud sponsors from CMSG, Clarke Willmott and Remington Hall.