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Feedback (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)

I wanted to say a massive thank you for your contribution at today’s forum. The feedback received from people who attended, including EYST colleagues, and via the MS Forms form has been quite overwhelming for the Team.

We would not have been able to run such a successful forum without your commitment and contributions. I’ve just gone through the feedback and thought I would share it with all of you so you can see how attendees benefitted from the session.

We need to continue with this work and make sure something more concrete, that will help the YP, will come from today’s discussions.

Thank you again and keep in touch!

Selima Bahadur
Programme Manager
All Wales Black Asian Minority Ethnic Engagement Team

South Wales Police
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Cardiff University
Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team - EYST Wales

This is a really good read

https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/50158-prison-overcrowding-what-solutions-would-the-public-support

https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/new-joint-guide-on-ipp-licence-termination-published/

New joint guide on IPP licence termination published | Prison Reform Trust Practical ‘how-to’ guide on IPP licence termination published ahead of introduction of Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 reforms

DON'T FORGET... This Wednesday
“County Lines & Exploitation – Ethnic Minority Children and Young People” online forum featuring our expert panel of speakers.
Wednesday 24th July 2024, 10.00-11.30 am
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Better Outcomes through Linked Data (BOLD) is a Government data-linking programme which aims to improve the connectedness of government data in England and Wales.

The BOLD programme
Government is responsible for supporting people with multiple complex needs such as those who are homeless, victims of crime and offenders. Often this is difficult because information about the challenges those individuals face is held across different government departments and administrations and not frequently shared.
The Ministry of Justice led BOLD programme has been created to demonstrate how people with complex needs can be better supported by linking and improving the government data held on them in a safe and secure way. BOLD will initially focus on reducing homelessness, supporting victims of crime, reducing substance misuse and reducing reoffending.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-justice-better-outcomes-through-linked-data-bold/ministry-of-justice-better-outcomes-through-linked-data-bold

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Post-release deaths

Lessons to learning from Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO)investigations into the deaths of those who died within 14 days of release from prison.

Our investigations also found that of those who died within 14 days, just over 50% died within the first four days of being released. This stark finding demonstrates how acutely vulnerable prison leavers are, especially in those first few days after release.

There is a desperate need for more joined‑up and partnership working between HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and community Services.
https://cloud-platform-e218f50a4812967ba1215eaecede923f.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/Learning-Lessons-Bulletin-Post-Release-Deaths-2.pdf

PRISON REFORM CAN GO HAND-IN-HAND WITH ACTION FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH, SAYS CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
The new Government’s commitment to reform our prison system must go hand-in-hand with improvements to mental health support inside and outside the criminal justice system, Centre for Mental Health chief executive Andy Bell said today.

https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/prison-reform-can-go-hand-in-hand-with-action-for-better-mental-health-says-centre-for-mental-health/

TODAY.
What do we need to see in the King’s Speech?

The King’s Speech will set out the government’s vision for the year ahead. It’s a key opportunity for the government to announce many vital and long overdue measures to tackle violence against women and girls.

https://refuge.org.uk/news/what-do-we-need-to-see-in-the-kings-speech/

Leaked letters said without urgent action the system in England and Wales would reach ‘critical failure’

Rishi Sunak ‘risked breaching legal responsibilities over prison crisis’ Exclusive: leaked letters said without urgent action the system in England and Wales would reach ‘critical failure’

D&C Police Data:

Last week, the latest national stop and search (S&S) figures by ethnicity and area were released, accessible via the GOV.UK Ethnicity Facts and Figures portal.

These figures, covering April 2022 to March 2023, reveal that the S&S rate for black individuals in Devon and Cornwall is 10.8 per 1,000, compared to 2.6 per 1,000 for white individuals. This discrepancy results in a disproportionality rate of approximately 4.15%.

The table outlines Devon and Cornwall Police S&S disparity data from 2010 to 2023, highlighting the peak disproportionality in 2019-2020 at 12.2%, the year the DCCS Panel was formed.

https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-the-law/policing/stop-and-search/latest/ -ethnicity-and-area

A new youth club and an allotment ‘safe space’ for young fathers experiencing difficulties are among projects tackling antisocial behaviour and substance misuse issues in Cornwall funded through the last round of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Grants.

Find out more below.

£5k grants to tackle antisocial behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse £5k grants to tackle antisocial behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse 

https://preventviolence.org.uk

Prevent Violence | Prevent Serious Violence Devon & Cornwall Breaking the cycle prevent violence campaign; Prevent Serious Violence Devon & Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

EYST Wales are excited to bring you “County Lines & Exploitation – Ethnic Minority Children and Young People” forum featuring our expert panel of speakers.
Wednesday 24th July 2024, 10.00-11.30 am

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The Mental Health Act needs to change, it’s outdated, discriminatory and fails to adequately consider people’s rights and dignity.

We need a reformed Mental Health Act that boosts people’s mental health. And we need to see this take place within the first 100 days of the new government.

The wait has been too long.

Now is a crucial time to modernise the Mental Health Act, improve funding for mental health and ensure everyone gets timely, local access to support when they need it.

EYST Wales are excited to bring you “County Lines & Exploitation – Ethnic Minority Children and Young People” forum featuring our expert panel of speakers.

Wednesday 24th July 2024, 10.00-11.30 am
Sign up here:

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https://www.southwalescommissioner.org.uk
https://cascadewales.org

HELP US END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.

If you have seen something that doesn’t feel right
or makes you uncomfortable, report it to us online by calling 101.
If you have concerns and feel someone may be in
immediate danger, dial 999.

Together we can make public spaces safer for everyone.

The Children's Society
Intercom Trust
Devon RCSAS
Torbay Council
Plymouth City Council
What's your problem?
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall

NEW LAW ON CHILD EXPLOITATION BY DRUG DEALERS IN LABOUR CRIME CRACKDOWN

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/08/new-law-uk-child-exploitation-drug-dealers-labour-crackdown

New offences, laws and reforms across policing and justice system will be among plans outlined in king’s speech

Drug dealers who exploit children will face punishment under a new law as part of a crackdown on crime planned by the new Labour government.
The king’s speech, due on 17 July, is expected to outline measures including a new offence of child criminal exploitation, Labour sources confirmed, among a series of new laws and reforms across the policing and justice system.
The new law is designed to help combat the use of children in “county lines” drugs running, in which they are used as mules and sometimes asked to hide illicit substances in their bodies.

New law on child exploitation by drug dealers in Labour crime crackdown New offences, laws and reforms across policing and justice system will be among plans outlined in king’s speech

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➡Women’s Aid is launching the newest instalment of its award-winning ‘He’s Coming Home’ campaign, created in partnership with House 337.

The campaign, which coincides with this summer’s Euros 2024 tournament, aims to shine a light on the darker side of major football championships, which could lead to an increase in domestic abuse.

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-launches-no-more-years-of-hurt-campaign-highlighting-the-spike-in-domestic-abuse-during-big-football-games/

Women's Aid urges new government to prioritise women and children after Labour's landslide win - Today's Family Lawyer Women's Aid urges new government to prioritise women and children after Labour's landslide win: After a landslide win from Labour in the UK General Election and an end to 14 years of Tory rule, domestic abuse charity Women's Aid have asked for 'real

HELP US END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.

If you have seen something that doesn’t feel right
or makes you uncomfortable, report it to us online by calling 101.
If you have concerns and feel someone may be in
immediate danger, dial 999.

Together we can make public spaces safer for everyone.

The Children's Society
Intercom Trust
Devon RCSAS
Torbay Council
Plymouth City Council
What's your problem?
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall

EYST Wales are excited to bring you “County Lines & Exploitation – Ethnic Minority Children and Young People” forum featuring our expert panel of speakers.

Wednesday 24th July 2024, 10.00-11.30 am
Sign up here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfumorz4rEtVfSfArTCM8dG3N3XLw88hl #/registration

The Prison Reform Trust has throughout its history worked to highlight the disproportionate representation of and the poorer outcomes for people from black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds in our prisons.

Prison Reform Trust

Both parties try to appear tough on crime – but neither have convincing answers to the chaos in British criminal justice
-Samira Shackle

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jun/30/prison-courts-labour-tories-crime-british-justice