Criminal Justice Alliance
@cjalliance.bsky.social
We are a network of 200+ organisations and academics working towards a fair and effective criminal justice system.
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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 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.
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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 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!
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, 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...
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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February 2, 2026 at 10:12 AM
🚨 The voting deadline has been extended - one more week to vote!
🚨 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...
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...
January 27, 2026 at 9:41 AM
🚨 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...
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.
January 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM
👏 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.
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⚠️ 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/...
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
transformjustice.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:18 AM
⚠️ 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/...
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/...
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.
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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.
🎉 Back in November, @cjinnovation.bsky.social was awarded Outstanding Large Organisation at the #CJAAwards2025 for their work to promote evidence-based, innovative justice policy reforms.
January 21, 2026 at 9:53 AM
🎉 Back in November, @cjinnovation.bsky.social was awarded Outstanding Large Organisation at the #CJAAwards2025 for their work to promote evidence-based, innovative justice policy reforms.
💙 This January, support the CJA while learning communication techniques for important conversations across criminal justice settings and beyond.
Join Dr Katie Maras tomorrow as she explores evidence-based techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent individuals.
luma.com/0tykhwqe
Join Dr Katie Maras tomorrow as she explores evidence-based techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent individuals.
luma.com/0tykhwqe
The Science of Asking: Neurodiversity and Evidence-Based Questioning · Luma
Asking questions in ways that reflect different ways of thinking can significantly improve communication, understanding and outcomes for neurodivergent…
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January 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM
💙 This January, support the CJA while learning communication techniques for important conversations across criminal justice settings and beyond.
Join Dr Katie Maras tomorrow as she explores evidence-based techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent individuals.
luma.com/0tykhwqe
Join Dr Katie Maras tomorrow as she explores evidence-based techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent individuals.
luma.com/0tykhwqe
At the #CJAAwards2025, Beating Time was named Outstanding Medium Organisation, in recognition of its innovative work supporting people in prison and those with prior convictions.🏆
January 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
At the #CJAAwards2025, Beating Time was named Outstanding Medium Organisation, in recognition of its innovative work supporting people in prison and those with prior convictions.🏆
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, 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...
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…
smileycharityfilmawards.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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, 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...
Back in November, Holloway was awarded Best Film at the #CJAAwards2025. The documentary follows six women as they return to the now-abandoned Holloway Prison to take part in a women’s circle, offering a powerful portrait of systemic failure, trauma, and the capacity for healing through sisterhood.
January 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Back in November, Holloway was awarded Best Film at the #CJAAwards2025. The documentary follows six women as they return to the now-abandoned Holloway Prison to take part in a women’s circle, offering a powerful portrait of systemic failure, trauma, and the capacity for healing through sisterhood.
Neurodiversity matters, and so does how we ask questions. In criminal justice settings, the way questions are framed can either support understanding or create barriers.
Join Dr Katie Maras as she explores techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent people.
Sign up: luma.com/0tykhwqe
Join Dr Katie Maras as she explores techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent people.
Sign up: luma.com/0tykhwqe
The Science of Asking: Neurodiversity and Evidence-Based Questioning · Luma
Asking questions in ways that reflect different ways of thinking can significantly improve communication, understanding and outcomes for neurodivergent…
luma.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Neurodiversity matters, and so does how we ask questions. In criminal justice settings, the way questions are framed can either support understanding or create barriers.
Join Dr Katie Maras as she explores techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent people.
Sign up: luma.com/0tykhwqe
Join Dr Katie Maras as she explores techniques to improve communication with neurodivergent people.
Sign up: luma.com/0tykhwqe
In November, The Recruitment Junction was named Outstanding Small Organisation at the #CJAAwards2025, recognising its work supporting people with convictions into meaningful, sustainable employment.
January 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM
In November, The Recruitment Junction was named Outstanding Small Organisation at the #CJAAwards2025, recognising its work supporting people with convictions into meaningful, sustainable employment.
We're shining a spotlight on the exceptional work of our #CJAAwards2025 winners - Beginning with Outstanding Individual Award winner, Nick Corrigan.
For 30+ years, Nick has supported young people. Passionate about youth work, he established Media Academy Cymru (MAC) 16 years ago.
For 30+ years, Nick has supported young people. Passionate about youth work, he established Media Academy Cymru (MAC) 16 years ago.
January 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
We're shining a spotlight on the exceptional work of our #CJAAwards2025 winners - Beginning with Outstanding Individual Award winner, Nick Corrigan.
For 30+ years, Nick has supported young people. Passionate about youth work, he established Media Academy Cymru (MAC) 16 years ago.
For 30+ years, Nick has supported young people. Passionate about youth work, he established Media Academy Cymru (MAC) 16 years ago.
How we ask questions matters, especially in criminal justice settings.
Join Dr Katie Maras & Caroline Turner for this webinar, sharing evidence-based techniques that improve communication with neurodivergent people.
💙 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the CJA
📝 Sign up now: luma.com/0tykhwqe
Join Dr Katie Maras & Caroline Turner for this webinar, sharing evidence-based techniques that improve communication with neurodivergent people.
💙 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the CJA
📝 Sign up now: luma.com/0tykhwqe
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM
How we ask questions matters, especially in criminal justice settings.
Join Dr Katie Maras & Caroline Turner for this webinar, sharing evidence-based techniques that improve communication with neurodivergent people.
💙 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the CJA
📝 Sign up now: luma.com/0tykhwqe
Join Dr Katie Maras & Caroline Turner for this webinar, sharing evidence-based techniques that improve communication with neurodivergent people.
💙 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the CJA
📝 Sign up now: luma.com/0tykhwqe
An action-packed year for the CJA! ✨
From celebrating excellence at our Awards to bringing together the sector through our Criminal Justice Research Symposium, 2025 has reinforced our commitment to driving systemic change through collective action.
From celebrating excellence at our Awards to bringing together the sector through our Criminal Justice Research Symposium, 2025 has reinforced our commitment to driving systemic change through collective action.
Looking back on 2025 | Criminal Justice Alliance
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December 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
An action-packed year for the CJA! ✨
From celebrating excellence at our Awards to bringing together the sector through our Criminal Justice Research Symposium, 2025 has reinforced our commitment to driving systemic change through collective action.
From celebrating excellence at our Awards to bringing together the sector through our Criminal Justice Research Symposium, 2025 has reinforced our commitment to driving systemic change through collective action.
🎉The winners of the CJA Awards 2025 are announced!
From outstanding organisations big and small to individuals using lived experience to call for justice, this year’s ceremony at Rich Mix brought together some of the most inspiring voices in the criminal justice space.
From outstanding organisations big and small to individuals using lived experience to call for justice, this year’s ceremony at Rich Mix brought together some of the most inspiring voices in the criminal justice space.
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎉The winners of the CJA Awards 2025 are announced!
From outstanding organisations big and small to individuals using lived experience to call for justice, this year’s ceremony at Rich Mix brought together some of the most inspiring voices in the criminal justice space.
From outstanding organisations big and small to individuals using lived experience to call for justice, this year’s ceremony at Rich Mix brought together some of the most inspiring voices in the criminal justice space.
Exciting news alert!
We’re thrilled to welcome Nicola Dawn as our incoming Director, joining us in January. Nicola’s leadership heralds a new chapter for the CJA, one of renewed energy, collaboration, and ambition.
Read more on our website: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/crimina...
We’re thrilled to welcome Nicola Dawn as our incoming Director, joining us in January. Nicola’s leadership heralds a new chapter for the CJA, one of renewed energy, collaboration, and ambition.
Read more on our website: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/crimina...
Criminal Justice Alliance appoints Nicola Dawn as new Director | Criminal Justice Alliance
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November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Exciting news alert!
We’re thrilled to welcome Nicola Dawn as our incoming Director, joining us in January. Nicola’s leadership heralds a new chapter for the CJA, one of renewed energy, collaboration, and ambition.
Read more on our website: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/crimina...
We’re thrilled to welcome Nicola Dawn as our incoming Director, joining us in January. Nicola’s leadership heralds a new chapter for the CJA, one of renewed energy, collaboration, and ambition.
Read more on our website: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/crimina...
What shapes public opinion on crime, and can it be changed?
In this blog, Dr Tom McNeil explores what research tells us about how people form views on crime and justice, and how we can shift punitive instincts towards more progressive approaches.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/public-...
In this blog, Dr Tom McNeil explores what research tells us about how people form views on crime and justice, and how we can shift punitive instincts towards more progressive approaches.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/public-...
What shapes public opinion on crime? | Criminal Justice Alliance
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October 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What shapes public opinion on crime, and can it be changed?
In this blog, Dr Tom McNeil explores what research tells us about how people form views on crime and justice, and how we can shift punitive instincts towards more progressive approaches.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/public-...
In this blog, Dr Tom McNeil explores what research tells us about how people form views on crime and justice, and how we can shift punitive instincts towards more progressive approaches.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/public-...
Big news! 🎉 The CJA Awards 2025 shortlists are here. Our judges were all so impressed by the amazing work happening across the sector. Visit our website to find out which outstanding people and organisations have been shortlisted this year 👇 www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-awards/c...
The CJA Awards 2025 | Criminal Justice Alliance
The CJA Awards 2025
www.criminaljusticealliance.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Big news! 🎉 The CJA Awards 2025 shortlists are here. Our judges were all so impressed by the amazing work happening across the sector. Visit our website to find out which outstanding people and organisations have been shortlisted this year 👇 www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-awards/c...
🚨There's just a few days left to sign up for @zahidmubarektrust.bsky.social's conference: Race in prisons: learning from the past, shaping the future. Don't miss out - sign up by this Sunday, 12th October!
Don't miss @zahidmubarektrust.bsky.social's conference: 'Race in prisons: learning from the past, shaping the future'.
Expect to address and challenge racial disparities in the prison system, and create a shared manifesto for change.
🗓 28th October
📍 London
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Expect to address and challenge racial disparities in the prison system, and create a shared manifesto for change.
🗓 28th October
📍 London
thezmt.org/race-in-pris...
Race in Prisons: learning from the past, shaping the future
Race in Prisons Learning from the past, shaping the future About Tuesday, October 28 · 9am – 5pm GMT | Central London Exploring the trajectory of race equality work in prisons since Zahid’s murder, in...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨There's just a few days left to sign up for @zahidmubarektrust.bsky.social's conference: Race in prisons: learning from the past, shaping the future. Don't miss out - sign up by this Sunday, 12th October!
🎬 Watch What Do You Think?, a powerful film created by @revdoors.bsky.social & @icpr.bsky.social as part of our partnership with @mediatrust.bsky.social
The film highlights the role of co-produced research in creating a fairer justice system.
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The film highlights the role of co-produced research in creating a fairer justice system.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/resources/me...
Criminal Justice Alliance and Media Trust Films | Criminal Justice Alliance
Criminal Justice Alliance and Media Trust Films
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October 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🎬 Watch What Do You Think?, a powerful film created by @revdoors.bsky.social & @icpr.bsky.social as part of our partnership with @mediatrust.bsky.social
The film highlights the role of co-produced research in creating a fairer justice system.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/resources/me...
The film highlights the role of co-produced research in creating a fairer justice system.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/resources/me...
📣 Unlock the vote - Over 80,000 people in prison across England and Wales are currently denied the right to vote.
We're proud to support @unlockcharity.bsky.social's important new campaign to change this.
Learn more: unlock.org.uk/unlock-the-v...
We're proud to support @unlockcharity.bsky.social's important new campaign to change this.
Learn more: unlock.org.uk/unlock-the-v...
Unlock the Vote: Extending the vote to prisoners - Unlock
Unlock's vote to ensure prisoners have the vote seeks to strengthen democracy
unlock.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
📣 Unlock the vote - Over 80,000 people in prison across England and Wales are currently denied the right to vote.
We're proud to support @unlockcharity.bsky.social's important new campaign to change this.
Learn more: unlock.org.uk/unlock-the-v...
We're proud to support @unlockcharity.bsky.social's important new campaign to change this.
Learn more: unlock.org.uk/unlock-the-v...
📣 Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📣 Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
👏 The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign.
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👏 The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign.
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard