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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Looking for your next policy & comms role? We're recruiting a Policy & Communications Officer to help shape our work on criminal justice policy, member engagement and digital communications. Apply by 24 Aug, 9am: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cja/work-with-us

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Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📢 We're hiring: Policy and Communications Officer Join our team to support policy, communications and member engagement as we work towards a fairer criminal justice system. Apply by 24 August: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cja/work-with-us

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Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Dawes Trust funded £28m+ of criminal justice research and services over 15 years - and has now dispersed all of its funds. @russellwebster.com's review looks at what the Trust funded, what worked, and what other funders could learn. www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/charita...

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Charitable Trust funding in the justice sector | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🚨 Out now: CJA's response to the College of Policing's consultation on updated guidance for stop and search 📄 Read our full response: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/cja-resource... 📝 Read our blog & summary: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/cja-res...

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CJA responds to updated guidance for stop and search | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎉 Introducing our new Fundraising and Impact Manager, Kezia Niman: Kezia was previously Philanthropy Manager at The Anne Frank Trust UK. She also has a background in human rights advocacy, and is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Law at City St George’s University. Welcome, Kezia!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

👏 New research led by CJA Trustee Alex Stevens finds that drug diversion schemes lower reoffending rates by a third. Evidence consistently shows interventions diverting people from the justice system are more effective at reducing reoffending than prosecution. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says

Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemes

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yesterday evening we attended the APPG on Penal Affairs, hearing from Dr Summer Alston-Smith, CEO of Clinks, on the vital role of the voluntary sector in criminal justice.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚨 We're hiring: Communications & Engagement Manager We're seeking a strategic and creative individual to join our team, build the CJA’s profile, amplify the vital work of our members, and help drive systemic change. Apply by Monday 11th May. www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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Media Trust @mediatrust.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re so excited to share that 7 of our #MediaTrustFilms projects have won at this year’s Smiley Charity Film Awards #CFA26! 🏆🎬 These short films were created in collaboration between charities and volunteer filmmakers. Read more and watch the films: bit.ly/3QHnUU3

A collage showing stills from the 7 winning films, overlayed with laurels for ‘Winner 2026’, ‘Silver 2026’ and ‘Bronze 2026’

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We're thrilled to share that our short film, The Cycle, has been awarded Silver at this year's Smiley Charity Film Awards! 👏 A big thank you to @mediatrust.bsky.social for partnering with us on this project. 🎥 Watch The Cycle: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

📢 We're hiring: Fundraising and Impact Manager We're seeking a strategic and creative fundraising professional. This is a brand-new, high-impact role created at a pivotal moment as we approach our 20th anniversary. ⏰ Apply by Monday 11 May www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Don't miss this free criminal justice event, exploring the impacts of the Sentencing Act 2026. Our Director, Nicola Dawn, will be part of the panel for this insightful seminar co-sponsored by the CJA. 📍 Manchester Met University 📅 Thursday 7 May Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sentencing...

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Sentencing: The Future of Incarceration and Rehabilitation

Seminar exploring impacts of the Sentencing Act 2026 and new approaches to imprisonment, rehabilitation, and post‑release support.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our 2026 Member Survey! 👏 Over a quarter of our members responded, sharing valuable insights into your priorities, your work, and how we can best support you. Watch this space in the coming weeks as we share what we've heard.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨 Last chance to complete our 2026 member survey CJA members, if you haven't yet had the chance, please take 5 minutes to fill in our 2026 member survey, and help us understand your core focus and why you are a CJA member. Fill in the survey by the deadline of Sunday, 26 April. tally.so/r/RGzaRP

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This timely research by @runnymedetrust.bsky.social calls for a fundamental shift in how the UK approaches safety, harm prevention and justice. The research finds strong public support for social investment over punitive enforcement - read below 👇 www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...

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Keeping Us Safe: Rethinking policing, harm and justice

Half the public say public and social services, over police, prevent crime

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Don't miss the opportunity to sign up for this insightful Restorative Justice training course! The sessions are perfect for those thinking of branching into complex and sensitive delivery - and those who would like to refresh their knowledge. Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We want to know you better. The Criminal Justice Alliance’s 2026 Member Survey is live, a quick first step in a year of engagement to make sure our member support is meaningful and relevant. Take 10 minutes to complete our survey - help us understand how best to support you. tally.so/r/RGzaRP

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🚨The second round of voting is still open! Click the link below to vote for us to win our first ever film award - it only takes 30 seconds!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A new chapter, but the same incredible network. Our Director, Nicola Dawn has been talking to members and wants to hear from you too. Take 10 minutes to complete our 2026 Member Survey and help us understand how best we can support you: criminaljusticealliance.org/blog/a-new-chapter/

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A new chapter for the CJA: We want to hear from you | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🚨 The second round of voting is open - vote for us to WIN our first film award, and secure vital funding. The Cycle showcases the relentless cycle of the justice system. Even if you've voted before, you can vote again! Share and vote by April 23. smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The 2025 CJA Awards film is out now 🎬 We celebrated the people and organisations making criminal justice fairer and more effective - from grassroots organisations to ground-breaking researchers. Watch the short film from the evening 👇 youtu.be/yPIVOyYOm1s

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CJA Awards 2025

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

In November, Phoebe McIndoe won the Outstanding Journalism Award at the #CJAAwards2025 🏆 As a Guardian journalist and BBC producer, Phoebe has worked consistently to enhance public understanding of the criminal justice system.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

🎉 WE'RE FINALISTS! We are so pleased that our short film, The Cycle, is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards. Thank you to @mediatrust.bsky.social who partnered with us, and incredible director Georgie Yukiko-Donovan. 📺 Watch the film: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/the-cy...

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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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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

At the #CJAAwards2025, Offploy was named Outstanding Organisation in our new lived experience award category🎉 Founded by Jacob Hill from his prison cell, Offploy is a social enterprise dedicated to improving employment outcomes for people with convictions.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚨 The voting deadline has been extended - one more week to vote!

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🚨 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...

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

👏 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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CourtWatch @courtwatchproject.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

⚠️ 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/...

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Beyond reasonable delay: efficiency in London magistrates’ courts - Transform Justice

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🎉 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.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

💙 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

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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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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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.🏆

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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...

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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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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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

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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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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

In November, The Recruitment Junction was named Outstanding Small Organisation at the #CJAAwards2025, recognising its work supporting people with convictions into meaningful, sustainable employment.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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.

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Looking back on 2025 | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🎉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.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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...

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Criminal Justice Alliance appoints Nicola Dawn as new Director | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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-...

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What shapes public opinion on crime? | Criminal Justice Alliance

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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...

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The CJA Awards 2025 | Criminal Justice Alliance

The CJA Awards 2025

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🚨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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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🎬 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...

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Criminal Justice Alliance and Media Trust Films | Criminal Justice Alliance

Criminal Justice Alliance and Media Trust Films

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📣 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...

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Unlock the Vote: Extending the vote to prisoners - Unlock

Unlock's vote to ensure prisoners have the vote seeks to strengthen democracy

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

📣 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...

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Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

👏 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

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