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💡One of the key outputs from our work with Penal Reform International and partners toward better #safeguarding of imprisoned #children against #violence is now available: A compendium of international standards and practices for monitoring violence against children in criminal justice detention. The full compendium is available through the link and we code below. #DataMOSAIC #ChildProtection

Today we release a new Compendium - a resource with international standards and promising practices for safeguarding children in #criminaljustice detention.    This publication is part of the Data MOSAIC project funded by the EU, focusing on enhancing data collection practices to address #violence against #children in detention.     The Compendium compiles international standards and effective practices in place across the EU for protecting children in detention settings, serving as a resource for stakeholders including criminal justice authorities, lawyers, NGOs, field practitioners and providing legislative frameworks and applied practices from various EU countries.    🔗Download: https://lnkd.in/dWRpqndM     #ChildProtection #JusticewithChildren #HumanRights 

Youth Interventions are essential in our criminal justice system. They help children exit the youth justice system at the earliest opportunity with appropriate support to avoid reoffending. ➡ CJI will soon publish an Inspection looking at organisations’ approach to delivering Youth Interventions in Northern Ireland. #abetterjusticesystemforall #criminaljusticeinspection #criminaljusticesytem #criminaljustice

In the forthcoming days, I will be seeking Presidential intervention to tackle Police Brutality and Civilian Hostility and reinforce community policing reforms. Unfortunately, the Nigerian government has not yet actualized substantial police reforms, leaving young people fearful of leaving their homes due to the risks of torture, extortion, harassment, and unjustified killings. Similarly, citizen-police hostility is on the increase, resulting from negative experiences between Nigerians and law enforcement agencies. It has fostered deep-seated distrust, leading to intensified animosity against the police. Share your location in the comment section for updates, and if you want to be part. #humanrights #PoliceBrutality #UnitedNations #europe #community #internationalhumanrights #humanity

Last week Te Kura Kaiwhakawā | Institute of Judicial Studies (Te Kura) hosted a delegation of judges and court staff from Singapore on a study tour to learn about the New Zealand approach to the management of sexual cases, with a view to implementing similar practices in their jurisdiction. The study tour looked at the operation of our Serious Sexual Violence Court Pilot and the changes introduced by the Sexual Violence Legislation Act 2021. The meetings with Te Kura focused on judicial education and best practice in sexual cases in New Zealand. #courtsofnz #judicial #education

It's been a challenging week, and as a frontline consultant, I am constantly reassuring and advocating on issues where the government continues to fall short. The recent swift action by the judiciary system to imprison rioters when some serious abusers are allowed to roam free raises some questions about the effectiveness of our judicial system when it comes to protecting mothers and children. #domesticabuse #stalkingandharassment #prison #familycourts #genderbasedviolence https://lnkd.in/eWciJVqa

🔴 RECORDING AVAILABLE! Learn about coercive control and how this concept is transforming judicial practices in Canada to better protect women victims of domestic violence. https://lnkd.in/g-tNW29x #SpousalViolence #CoerciveControl #WomensSafety #JusticeCanada

Punishments serve five purposes: detention, deterrence (setting social norms), retribution, restitution, and rehabilitation. Many educators hyper-focus on the last one and conclude that punishment serves no purpose. Balancing the needs of the individual and the community is THE human dilemma. #PLCatWork

As the new UK Government starts to address the crisis besieging our prison system, women’s centres and women’s specialist organisations will be needed more than ever before. Read the National Women's Justice Coalition press release in full: https://lnkd.in/eracHBZQ #WomensJusticeBoard #WomensCentresWork #WomensCentres #WomensServices #WomensSpecialistServices #CriminalJusticeSpecialists #CoreFunding #FundingforWomensServices

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a silent factor that is driving many women into the criminal justice system. According to UN Women, 1 in 3 women aged 15 and older has experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The Nigerian justice system faces numerous challenges in addressing GBV effectively. Many survivors encounter obstacles when seeking justice, due to cultural biases, inadequate legal frameworks, and limited support from law enforcement. These factors often lead to leniency towards perpetrators and further victimisation of survivors. Additionally, many women lack the financial resources to escape abusive situations or defend themselves in court. This creates cycles of injustice, disproportionately affecting women who enter the criminal justice system at various levels. A proactive judiciary and correctional system is essential for enforcing GBV laws effectively. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Hope Behind Bars Africa calls for justice reform that addresses the impact of GBV and protects survivors rather than punishing them. Let us UNiTE to end violence against women. 🧡 #EndGBV #NoExcuse #WomenonDeathRow #EndDeathPenalty