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Transforming Criminal Justice: A Vision for Change in Punishment and Support Systems

This document outlines the urgent need for reform in the criminal justice system, highlighting the impact of government austerity on justice initiatives. It discusses the necessity for enthusiasm for change within the Justice Ministry, improvements in prison conditions, and innovative approaches in probation services. Key topics include public opinion on justice reforms, the effectiveness of programs dealing with offenders, the unique challenges posed by sexual offenses, and the potential for multi-agency cooperation. Comprehensive support and funding strategies are critical to implementing successful criminal justice policies that prioritize victims and community safety.

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Transforming Criminal Justice: A Vision for Change in Punishment and Support Systems

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  1. NO MORE VICTIMS Glen Grant

  2. A STRATEGIC MOMENT • Government austerity • Justice Ministry enthusiasm for change • Criminal Justics changes in Punishment • Prisons in poor shape • Probation (a cadillac model) • New levels of professionalism from the projects • Public opinion - Green or White paper needed?

  3. HIGH LEVEL STUFF • The Criminal Justice Concept (the big picture) • Laws to support the ideas • Courts, the Judiciary and Sentencing concepts • Structures and organisations (probation, prisons, NGOs) • The professions (especially prison service)

  4. PROBATION • What is/should be the full role? • Selection • Training • Skills (International help) • Human capabilities • Burnout

  5. DEALING WITH OFFENDERS • Programme funding – what can we afford? • The sex offender – a separate focus? • What works (The international approach) • Where and how to deliver? • Multi agency cooperation (Law, attitude, training) • Circles (need to start but need for a concept) • Development of NGOs • Other Ministries

  6. SEX OFFENDERS • Do we know or accept our true picture? • Can we deliver a “joined up” approach? • If we do “circles” will we get public support and can we make it work • Internet sex crime – are we ready for it? • How can we show publically that we are going the right way?

  7. VICTIMS • Apart from the people in this room, does anybody care?

  8. NO MORE VICTIMS • You are the key • Good luck Glen Grant Glens.grants@tm.gov.lv

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