Update from the National Forum of Restorative Practitioners
Since its launch on the 31st of March 2014 the National Forum of Restorative Practitioners has gone from strength to strength. To date over 170 practitioners have registered through the forum, joining the conversation and sharing best practice around Restorative Practices. 80 Restorative Practitioners have already either completed or are currently studying the BTEC Level 3 […]
England and Wales Failing to Enforce Anti-Stalking Laws
According to a leading parliamentary campaigner, the number of stalkers being prosecuted in Scotland outweighs the number prosecuted in Wales and England. Elfyn Llwyd, Plaid Cymru Westminster leader, was one of the UK’s primary advocates for new powers to tackle stalking. He said: “In Scotland, during the first 16 months of the new stalking legislation […]
Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Statutory Guidance for Frontline Professionals Released
On the 13th of March 2014 the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 was given Royal Assent. This brings a number of changes to the tools and powers available to organisations, agencies and practitioners who tackle Anti-Social behaviour. The Statutory Guidance for Frontline Professionals has now been released by the Home Office. In support […]
Officers must be ‘forensically aware’ to avoid contamination
Article by Jasmin McDermott, Police Oracle Academic believes awareness training among police officers will greatly improve possible contamination issues at crime scenes. Police officers should spend more “quality time” with crime scene examiners to make them more forensically aware to help eliminate possible contamination issues, it has been suggested. Basic guidance to ensure that officers […]