Transforming Rehabilitation to Reduce Reoffending

June 2, 2014 - PRLog -- With major transformation to rehabilitation and offender services outlined in the Offender Rehabilitation Act, including the introduction of Community Rehabilitation Companies, understanding and preparing for these changes is essential. Our Transforming Rehabilitation to Reduce Reoffending Conference provides strategic and practical guidance in navigating the reforms to ensure the transition to the new system is smooth, effective and to the benefit of service users.

This conference brings together representatives from Community Rehabilitation Companies, police, health and the voluntary sector to provide crucial insight into how to implement the changes and rehabilitate specific groups of offenders.

Expert Speakers Include:

• Chair: Graham Beech, Interim Chief Executive, Nacro
• Nick Smart, Chief Executive, The London Community Rehabilitation Company
• Martin Surl, Police and Crime Commissioner, Office of Police and Crime Commissioner Gloucestershire
• Val Castell, Lead on Women Offenders, Magistrates’ Association

This conference has a half-day briefing attached

Resettlement of Offenders through Housing and Employment Support
Thursday 18th September 2014 – Central London

With the introduction of the Offender Rehabilitation Act placing a greater emphasis on resettlement, our timely half-day briefing gives you strategic advice and valuable practical examples on enhancing employment and housing prospects for offenders upon release.

Attend to achieve successful resettlement for offenders, and reduce reoffending rates, by supporting them into sustainable employment and housing options.

Expert Speakers Include:

• Chair: Andrew Neilson, Campaigns Director, The Howard League for Penal Reform

For more information:

Visit:  http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/police-criminal-justice/full-conference/article/transforming-rehabilitation-to-reduce-reoffending-conference-1.html?code=SMMK

Download the brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=IOM_and_Rehabilitation_Sep_14.pdf&code=SMMK

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