Archive for September, 2008
Women in Prison - Newsletter 45
Monday, September 8th, 2008Celia Lashlie makes the point that if many of the women in prison had support prior to release, they would have changed the direction of their lives, and made the firm decision not to re-offend. On her reckoning. the lives of 98 people in their immediate sphere of influence. She considers that the Corrections system […]
The Children of Prisoners, the Hidden Victims of Crime - Newsletter 44
Monday, September 8th, 2008This newsletter makes a case for providing additional support to the children of prisoners, and proposes a “Bill of Rights for the Children of Incarcerated Parents”. What are your views? The Victims’ rights Act 2002, provides that any person who deals with a victim should treat that person with courtesy and compassion, and respect that […]
Policing and the Numbers Game - Newsletter 43
Monday, September 8th, 2008Suggests that:
Traditional police patrol make little difference to crime rates, and may in fact increase the level of reported crime;
There is no proven connection between the number of officers and crime rates;
The primary traditional crime prevention strategies adopted by modern police have been shown to have little or no effect on crime
What are your views? […]