📢 We're hiring: Policy and Communications Officer Join our team to support policy, communications and member engagement as we work towards a fairer criminal justice system. Apply by 24 August: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cja/work-with-us

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The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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The Dawes Trust funded £28m+ of criminal justice research and services over 15 years - and has now dispersed all of its funds. @russellwebster.com's review looks at what the Trust funded, what worked, and what other funders could learn. www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/charita...

Charitable Trust funding in the justice sector | Criminal Justice Alliance

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🚨 Out now: CJA's response to the College of Policing's consultation on updated guidance for stop and search 📄 Read our full response: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resource... 📝 Read our blog & summary: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/cja-res...

CJA responds to updated guidance for stop and search | Criminal Justice Alliance

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🎉 Introducing our new Fundraising and Impact Manager, Kezia Niman: Kezia was previously Philanthropy Manager at The Anne Frank Trust UK. She also has a background in human rights advocacy, and is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Law at City St George’s University. Welcome, Kezia!

👏 New research led by CJA Trustee Alex Stevens finds that drug diversion schemes lower reoffending rates by a third. Evidence consistently shows interventions diverting people from the justice system are more effective at reducing reoffending than prosecution. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says

Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemes

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Yesterday evening we attended the APPG on Penal Affairs, hearing from Dr Summer Alston-Smith, CEO of Clinks, on the vital role of the voluntary sector in criminal justice.

🚨 We're hiring: Communications & Engagement Manager We're seeking a strategic and creative individual to join our team, build the CJA’s profile, amplify the vital work of our members, and help drive systemic change. Apply by Monday 11th May. www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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We’re so excited to share that 7 of our #MediaTrustFilms projects have won at this year’s Smiley Charity Film Awards #CFA26! 🏆🎬 These short films were created in collaboration between charities and volunteer filmmakers. Read more and watch the films: https://bit.ly/3QHnUU3

We're thrilled to share that our short film, The Cycle, has been awarded Silver at this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards! 👏 A big thank you to @mediatrust.bsky.social for partnering with us on this project. 🎥 Watch The Cycle: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

📢 We're hiring: Fundraising and Impact Manager We're seeking a strategic and creative fundraising professional. This is a brand-new, high-impact role created at a pivotal moment as we approach our 20th anniversary. ⏰ Apply by Monday 11 May www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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Don't miss this free criminal justice event, exploring the impacts of the Sentencing Act 2026. Our Director, Nicola Dawn, will be part of the panel for this insightful seminar co-sponsored by the CJA. 📍 Manchester Met University 📅 Thursday 7 May Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sentencing...

Sentencing: The Future of Incarceration and Rehabilitation

Seminar exploring impacts of the Sentencing Act 2026 and new approaches to imprisonment, rehabilitation, and post‑release support.

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🚨 We're hiring: Communications & Engagement Manager We're seeking a strategic and creative individual to join our team, build the CJA’s profile, amplify the vital work of our members, and help drive systemic change. Apply by Monday 11th May. www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our 2026 Member Survey! 👏 Over a quarter of our members responded, sharing valuable insights into your priorities, your work, and how we can best support you. Watch this space in the coming weeks as we share what we've heard.

🚨 Last chance to complete our 2026 member survey CJA members, if you haven't yet had the chance, please take 5 minutes to fill in our 2026 member survey, and help us understand your core focus and why you are a CJA member. Fill in the survey by the deadline of Sunday, 26 April. tally.so/r/RGzaRP

This timely research by @runnymedetrust.bsky.social calls for a fundamental shift in how the UK approaches safety, harm prevention and justice. The research finds strong public support for social investment over punitive enforcement - read below 👇 www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...

Keeping Us Safe: Rethinking policing, harm and justice

Half the public say public and social services, over police, prevent crime

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Runnymede Trust@runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What actually keeps us safe? Drawing on polling of over 5,000 people across Britain, we found that over half of the public believe investing in social and public services would do more to prevent crime than increasing police numbers or powers

Don't miss the opportunity to sign up for this insightful Restorative Justice training course! The sessions are perfect for those thinking of branching into complex and sensitive delivery - and those who would like to refresh their knowledge. Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme...

Why me?@whymeuk.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Whether you are looking to branch into complex and sensitive delivery, or you want to refresh your knowledge with just the webinars, don't miss your chance to sign up today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/2149113

We want to know you better. The Criminal Justice Alliance’s 2026 Member Survey is live, a quick first step in a year of engagement to make sure our member support is meaningful and relevant. Take 10 minutes to complete our survey - help us understand how best to support you. tally.so/r/RGzaRP

🚨The second round of voting is still open! Click the link below to vote for us to win our first ever film award - it only takes 30 seconds!

Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎉 WE'RE FINALISTS! We are so pleased that our short film, The Cycle, is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Thank you to @mediatrust.bsky.social who partnered with us, and incredible director Georgie Yukiko-Donovan. 📺 Watch the film: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

A new chapter, but the same incredible network. Our Director, Nicola Dawn has been talking to members and wants to hear from you too. Take 10 minutes to complete our 2026 Member Survey and help us understand how best we can support you: criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/a-new-chapter/

A new chapter for the CJA: We want to hear from you | Criminal Justice Alliance

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🚨 The second round of voting is open - vote for us to WIN our first film award, and secure vital funding. The Cycle showcases the relentless cycle of the justice system. Even if you've voted before, you can vote again! Share and vote by April 23. smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

The 2025 CJA Awards film is out now 🎬 We celebrated the people and organisations making criminal justice fairer and more effective - from grassroots organisations to ground-breaking researchers. Watch the short film from the evening 👇 youtu.be/yPIVOyYOm1s

CJA Awards 2025

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In November, Phoebe McIndoe won the Outstanding Journalism Award at the #CJAAwards2025 🏆 As a Guardian journalist and BBC producer, Phoebe has worked consistently to enhance public understanding of the criminal justice system.

🎉 WE'RE FINALISTS! We are so pleased that our short film, The Cycle, is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Thank you to @mediatrust.bsky.social who partnered with us, and incredible director Georgie Yukiko-Donovan. 📺 Watch the film: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

The Cycle

The Cycle, directed by Georgie Yukiko Donovan, uses a continuous shot technique to depict the relentless cycle of the criminal justice system. The film…

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At the #CJAAwards2025, Offploy was named Outstanding Organisation in our new lived experience award category🎉 Founded by Jacob Hill from his prison cell, Offploy is a social enterprise dedicated to improving employment outcomes for people with convictions.

In November, the Lost Mothers Project won the Research Excellence Award at the #CJAAwards2025 🏆 The research project, by Professor Laura Abbott, @birthcompanions.bsky.social and the University of Hertfordshire brings critical attention to the often-overlooked experiences of incarcerated mothers.

🚨 The voting deadline has been extended - one more week to vote!

Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 7mo ago

We're entrants in the Smiley Charity Film Awards - and we need YOUR vote! Our short film, The Cycle, depicts the relentless cycle of the justice system and inspires us to consider a more rehabilitative approach to justice. 🎬Watch and vote for The Cycle: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

🚨 Our short film, The Cycle, is entered in this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards - and voting closes this Friday! We need your vote - It only takes 10 seconds and could help us increase recognition of the need for a fairer justice system. Vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

👏 At the #CJAAwards2025, Faye Claridge's impactful exhibition, We Roar, won the Creative Media Award. We Roar is a collection of artwork and poetry by 40 people imprisoned in the UK and USA.

⚠️ New CourtWatch London report! It’s finally here… the culmination of more than 2300+ magistrates’ court hearings observed, recorded and analysed. A massive thank you to all of our volunteer courtwatchers for making this possible! Read it now: 🔗 transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...

Beyond reasonable delay: efficiency in London magistrates’ courts - Transform Justice

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At the #CJAAwards2025, Julia Margo, Co-Founder of Fair Hearing, won the new Lived Experience - Outstanding Individual Award, due to her dedication to supporting victims and children affected by domestic abuse through the family courts system.