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We are a network of 200+ organisations and academics working towards a fair and effective criminal justice system. Charity No. 1143038 / Company No. 06331413
Take a moment to read about the evening and browse the full list of winners 👇
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/the-cja...
🎉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.
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...
🚨Tom's blog is a timely read ahead of our 2025 AGM, where Alice Dawnay of @cgjpuk.bsky.social will join him in discussing public opinion on crime and what it means for a fairer justice system.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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-...
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...
17.10.2025 14:31 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1🚨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!
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🎬 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...
📣 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...
📣 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 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
Today, the Women’s Justice Reimagined partnership launched a vital briefing setting out our advice to the Women’s Justice Board on the urgent steps needed to address racial disproportionality in the CJS for women.
Read and share the briefing: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/buildin...
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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⏰ Last chance to apply to be our next Director
There’s just a few days left to apply to lead the CJA! Don't miss this opportunity to help us build a fairer, more effective criminal justice system.
Apply by Monday, 15 September, 9am.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...
We welcome the ambition of the new #SentencingBill, but reform needs proper investment in prisons, probation and community services.
Read our full response here: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/cja-res...
🚨 We're hiring: Director
We're seeking a passionate Director to lead our organisation in driving systemic change, at a pivotal time for justice reform.
Deadline: 15 September
Find out more: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...
A warm welcome to our new Vice-Chair, Dr Summer Alston-Smith 👏
Summer is the Director of Development and Insights at @advancecharity.bsky.social. Combining hands-on experience with a strong analytical lens, Summer has expertise in securing diverse funding streams.
Welcome to the team!
Welcome to our new Trustee, Ropinder Gill!
As CEO of @lymphomaaction.bsky.social, and with over twenty years’ experience in the charity sector across fundraising, strategic development and good governance, Ropinder's expertise and passion will be invaluable to the CJA.
Meet one of our new Trustees, Elsa Corry-Roake:
Elsa is Policy and External Affairs Manager at @waythrough-uk.bsky.social. Previously, she has facilitated workshops in prisons and held policy and advocacy roles at Crest Advisory and others, influencing national policy.
Welcome to the team!
We're hiring: could you be our next Director?
We're seeking a passionate Director to lead our mission to create a fairer, more effective justice system, at a critical time for the CJA and the wider sector.
⏰Deadline: 15 September
Find out more: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...
Vital conversations about violence against women are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda
We're one of 100 expert orgs working to end violence against women urging the government to address the harmful and dangerous weaponisation of VAWG #NotInOurName
Meet Kirsten Westlake, one of our new Trustees:
Kirsten is CEO of Two Magpies Fund and Co-founder of education charity Let Me Know. She is a current magistrate and regular volunteer for Food Bank Aid, with vast expertise in charity development.
Welcome to the team, Kirsten!
The Board of Trustees has now begun the search for our next Director. This is an incredible opportunity to lead a growing alliance of 200+ organisations and individuals, and to champion change towards a fairer and more effective justice system.
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...
It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the departure of our Director, Annette So, who will be stepping down from her role, following four and half years at the CJA.
Read the statement from our Board of Trustees on our website: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/thank-y...
Welcome to our new Trustee, Mignon French!
Mignon has worked in the mental health sector for over 30 years and contributed to significant reports on mental health, justice and women. She is a Magistrate and health and justice consultant.
Read more: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/the-cja...
👋 Introducing our new Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Oliver Glick:
Before joining the CJA, Ollie was Strategy & Insight Manager at Crest Advisory. He has coordinated policy for @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, and been a Senior Policy Advisor for the MoJ.
Welcome to the team Ollie!
Good news! We’ve been awarded a multi-year grant from @citybridgefndn.bsky.social 👏 Thank you for supporting our work to drive systemic change and build a collective voice for a fairer, more effective criminal justice system.
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Meet Joe Tarbert, one of our new Trustees:
Joe started his career as a criminal defence barrister. Now Head of Programmes at @standoutprogrammes.bsky.social, Joe leads coaching & through-the-gates support for men leaving prison.
Welcome to the CJA, Joe!
🏛️ Birmingham Women's Intensive Supervision Court: 31 women kept out of prison in 6 months.
The secret? Women's Centres at the heart.
Read our new guest blog, which reveals how Birmingham's Women's Centres are transforming justice 👇
www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/womens-...
The CJA has appointed six new Trustees, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the criminal justice sector and beyond. We will be spotlighting each of them in the coming weeks - stay tuned!
Find out more about our new Trustees: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/the-cja...
