Dear Reader,
How is the voluntary sector in criminal justice faring in 2022?
There is still time for you, our women's network, to take this year’s State of the sector survey. Do not miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to a vital source of evidence about the voluntary sector in criminal justice. The survey takes only 15 -20 minutes.
Why it is so important?
We regularly meet with key decision makers to try to ensure the voluntary sector’s role, knowledge and expertise is reflected in government policy and to maximise opportunities for the sector. For example, we have a place on the Women in the Criminal Justice System Expert Group, and our State of the sector research is a vital source of information for us to continue to promote the voice of the voluntary sector effectively.
We want to hear from our women's network
Last year we had over 275 responses, 73% of which support women; 18% have specialist services for women as part of a broader remit, and 14% provide services exclusively for women. For us to speak up on your behalf and make sure our support is meeting your needs, we need up-to-date evidence on how you are faring. That is why we are asking as many of you as possible to take our short survey.
We want to fully represent the experience of this sector, the challenges you are facing and your successes. Let us bring together and raise the collective voice of the women’s sector so we can influence change. This year we are aiming to present standalone evidence about the state of the women's sector.
How can you take part?
If you are from a voluntary sector organisation working with women in contact with the criminal justice system or their families, we want to hear from you so that we can raise the issues that matter most to you and your service users.
Complete our short survey to tell us about your organisation’s criminal justice work - the people you support, your services, staffing and volunteers, commissioning and referrals - for the 2021-2022 financial year.
Help us influence change for the better, respond by Monday 1 August
Click here to take our State of the sector survey
With my very best wishes,
Jackie
Jackie Lowthian
Women’s Network Coordinator
Clinks
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