by Tim Newell author of Restorative Justice in Prisons. November 2010.
Restorative practice in its many forms has been criticised for being offender-centred in funding it has gained and in the approach of practitioners delivering services. Rather than it being victim-centred as much of the proponents describe the practice has been slanted to help offenders take responsibility for their behaviour and reduce reoffending.… Read more “Restorative Justice and the Perspective of Victims of Crime”
The Ramsgate Society officially unveiled a Blue Plaque marking William Garrow’s former home at Pegwell Lodge, Ramsgate, Kent. Bryan Gibson and Sir William Garrow co-author John Hostettler were present at a lively event which was well attended by the media.
The house itself is of historical and architectural significance because of the way it was built in wood and then covered in brick-like tiles (and if anyone has any particular knowledge of this building process please leave a comment, because it seems like a costly and unnecessary exercise to me!).… Read more “Gallery: William Garrow Blue Plaque Unveiled”
‘In the media, prisons are always topical, but the portrayals are often prurient and voyeuristic, if not caricatured. In contrast to them is the carefully moderated voice of government reports and other such documents. Occupying a different ground altogether is the highly detailed picture of prison life presented in personal memoirs based on first-hand experience.… Read more “Review of Holloway Prison”
by Muriel Whitten author of Nipping Crime in the Bud. October 2010.
24 September 2010
Guest of Honour Lord Ramsbotham returned to the scene (well, very nearly) of his infamous 1996 prison inspection walk-out to launch two excellent new books, and this time we can all agree that the surroundings were in fact rather pleasant – our thanks go to the Islington Arts Factory.… Read more “Gallery: Books Launched by Lord David Ramsbotham”
