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25 September 2014 Public Hearing
The Harris Review into self-inflicted deaths on NOMS custody of 18-24 year olds held a Public Hearing on Thursday 25 September 2014 between 2-4.30pm at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL. The event was held in order to hear from anyone who would like to contribute to the Review but would prefer to give their views directly to the Panel or who do not wish to submit formal evidence. Summary of meeting
2 October 2014 Community & Local Stakeholders Seminar
The Harris Review into self-inflicted deaths in NOMS custody of 18-24 year olds invited representatives from groups or organisations that work within local communities to support the needs of vulnerable people, young adults, ex-offenders and also who provide through the gate support in prisons to attend a seminar at the Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith St, London SW1P 3BU on 2 October. The event was attended by keynote speakers Lord Adebowale and Diane Curry OBE, CEO of Partners of Prisoners working to promote, develop and support services and resources for families and friends of prisoners.
16 October 2014 Family Hearing
The Harris Review into self-inflicted deaths on NOMS custody of 18-24 year olds held an all-day event on Thursday 16th October, at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL. The event was facilitated by INQUEST (http://www.inquest.org.uk/), and was held in order to hear from some of the families of those young adults whose self-inflicted deaths are in the scope of the review and to provide those family members with an opportunity to give their views directly to the Panel. The findings from both Family day events are available in the Submissions, Research and Evidence section of the website.
27 November 2014 Closed Family Hearing
The Harris Review into self-inflicted deaths on NOMS custody of 18-24 year olds held an all-day event on Thursday 16th October, at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL. The event was facilitated by INQUEST (http://www.inquest.org.uk/), and was held in order to hear from some of the families of those young adults whose self-inflicted deaths are in the scope of the review and to provide those family members with an opportunity to give their views directly to the Panel. The findings from both Family day events are available in the Submissions, Research and Evidence section of the website.
11 December 2014 Liaison and Diversion roundtable meeting 1Pre-CJS
The first roundtable event looked at potential diversion of young adults before they become known to the Criminal Justice System and considering what more could be done and by whom. Summary of meeting
19 December 2014 Liaison and Diversion roundtable meeting 2 First CJS experience
The second event focussed upon the challenges of supporting and diverting young adult offenders at the point of their first experience of the Criminal Justice System and looking to identify what more could be done to ensure that they do not go on to re-offend. Summary of meeting
14 January 2015 Liaison and Diversion roundtable meeting 3 Pre-sentence options
The third and final event looked at the issues associated with sentencing and in particular whether all options were considered and/or presented to Sentencers when deliberating on the most appropriate sentence to reflect the circumstances of the crime and offender and if not what more could be done. Summary of meeting
11 December 2014 Young Adults Characteristics roundtable
In order to better understand the particular characteristics of young adults, and how these might impact on their vulnerability in custody, the Harris Review held a roundtable to explore the issue in more detail. The event focussed on such issues as maturity, Care Leavers and transitions between youth and adult services. Summary of meeting
Prison Visits – Notes of visits
Harris Review Prison Visits Aylesbury
Harris review Prison Visit Holloway
Harris Review prison visit Leeds
Harris review Prison Visit Chelmsford
Harris Review prison visit Isis
Harris Review Prison Visit Swinfen Hall
Harris review Prison Visit Brinsford
Harris Review Prison visit Glen Parva
Harris review Prison Visit HMYOI Parc
Key Themes emerging from Prison Visits
