Mark Blake argues that current approaches to youth violence rarely engage with the underlying causes of low levels of trust amongst black and ethnic minority communities, particularly young people.
Comment
Analysis and comment on current developments by the Centre's staff, supporters and associates
Thursday, 08 November, 2018
Simon Hayes calls for a new approach to social policy development and wider working so that people’s futures are not affected by failings of the present
Monday, 05 November, 2018
Gavin Wilkinson on why changes in technology are bringing problems to people’s mental-health as well as benefits, and why we need to understand these changes if we want to reduce re-offending
Thursday, 01 November, 2018
Mike Guilfoyle recalls his meetings with 'Armo'
Friday, 12 October, 2018
Gavin Wilkinson on why taking a more considered long-term view of offender progress through treatment is important to help reduce re-offending
Tuesday, 09 October, 2018
Debbie Hayton argues that government should review gender recognition in the prison service. Replacing evidence with feelings has damaged trust and confidence
Monday, 01 October, 2018
Mike Guilfoyle on an evocative encounter with Rocco who had a troubled upbringing
Tuesday, 11 September, 2018
The Prison Service needs to review its approach to transgender prisoners, argues Richard Garside
Saturday, 01 September, 2018
Mike Guilfoyle refects on old-style probation practices being replaced with office-based formalities
Friday, 24 August, 2018
JM Moore charts the troubling events at the prison since it opened in 1849