Criminal Justice Inspection NI

It's #AntiSlaveryDay, a time to raise awareness about modern slavery and its affront to human dignity. In Northern Ireland, a comprehensive approach to prevention, victim protection, prohibition, and pursuing perpetrators is crucial to combating it. In CJI's 2020 Inspection, we called for a stronger strategy and this year the Department of Justice NI released a 3-year plan. CJI supports ongoing monitoring to ensure a real impact on victim protection and the fight against modern slavery.   ➡️ If you want to know more about the Inspection Report, visit: https://lnkd.in/esHhQuYN ➡️ If you want to learn more about the Department of Justice Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Strategy 2024-27, visit: https://lnkd.in/eCmCsGsZ. ➡️ If you suspect someone is a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking, contact the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency or call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700

The value of building good working relationships is essential to make efficient and effective recommendations for improvement. As part of the #CJI20 content series, we have asked our Inspectors to describe their experience in improving NI’s criminal justice system. #abetterjusticesystemforall #criminaljusticeinspection

#PrisonsWeek allows us to reflect and recognise everyone connected to our prisons and the wider criminal justice system. It’s a time to appreciate the care provided in building a safer community and supporting those who need it most. #PrisonsWeek2024

Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin and Inspector Rachel Lindsay were pleased to attend the Chief Executive's Forum event this morning on the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and hear the powerful messages from Claire Archbold and Nazir Afzal OBE as well as audience conversation on 'How can we stop the harm before it starts?'

The Parole Commissioners for Northern Ireland is an independent body that plays a vital role in the criminal justice system by protecting public safety from serious criminal offending and supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners. ➡️ CJI will soon publish an Inspection looking at its governance and operation. 📝If you want to learn more about the upcoming Inspection, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJuvbvmF

🚨 Calling stakeholders organisations 🚨   As we begin the annual Review of Part 1 of the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, we’re keen to hear from stakeholder organisations on the progress made against the 2024 Review recommendations.   If you'd like to share your insights, contact us at: 📧 info@cjini.org    ➡️ Read our 2024 Review report here: https://lnkd.in/dVtpy_wp #DomesticAbuse #criminaljustice #abetterjusticesystemforall #criminaljusticeinspection

On #NHCAW we want to highlight our Inspection work to improve the criminal justice system response to #HateCrime and our commitment to the #WeStandTogether anti-hate campaign to help reduce hate crime in partnership with Victim Support Northern Ireland and Hate Crime Advocacy Service. #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #NationalHCAW #abetterjusticesystemforall

Today marks the starts of Prisons' Week, a time to remember all those who work and live in and are connected with our prisons and the wider criminal justice system, including their families and the victims of crime. We see and appreciate the vital work that is done by so many to care for and support those who need it most. #PrisonsWeek2024

We recognise that personal and professional challenges impact the wellbeing of staff in the criminal justice system. This year's theme for #WorldMentalHealthDay highlights the importance of workplace wellbeing, a topic we've addressed in previous Inspection Reports related to the criminal justice system. It is crucial that staff have access to wellbeing initiatives to ensure they are supported, while leaders must make decisions that drive transformation, maintain quality services and implement policies that promote team wellbeing. ➡️ If you're interested in our Inspection of Leadership Development and Wellbeing Support within the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland, visit: https://lnkd.in/epTk_gan #WMHD2024

CJI was pleased to have Eilis Haughey and Dr Claire McCann from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission at our Inspectors' Meeting this morning to discuss the implications of Windsor Framework Article 2 on criminal justice issues.