About this Event
C JF Sussex was established as a regular space for practitioners to meet and be able to discuss issues relevant to the criminal justice sector. In particular the focus of the meetings is to improve communication across the sector, bring together statutory and voluntary services and to bring in organisations that work with these groups without it being the sole focus of their organisation.
We hope for the meetings to encourage a mixture of experienced staff as well as those new to the sector and for there to be space for opinion of those with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
This meeting will be in the town hall in Haywards Heath, the first to be in West Sussex, with thanks to Mary Bell of Lewes IMB for organisaing this. We are keen to extend invites to organisations across Sussex and therefore encourage you to share invitation to other individuals and organisations that you think may be interested in attending. The agenda for the meeting will be available and sent to attendees closer to the time of the meeting.
The meetings are managed by Making it Out and Sussex Prisoners Families, please contact [email protected] with any questions you may have about the meetings.
Up to date information and updates on the meetings can be found on the CJF Sussex Slack workgroup, please message [email protected] for a link to join this group.
The below 'Purpose and Terms of Reference' explains the intended outcomes of the meetings:
1. Strengthen local opportunities for reducing re-offending, rehabilitation and resettlement in East and West Sussex
2. Share information about local organisations working in rehabilitation and resettlement, and achieve more integrated approaches to meeting the needs and aspirations of individuals across diverse backgrounds who have been in Pr*son or are at risk of imprisonment, keeping also in mind the perspectives of victims of crime
3. Identify gaps in the provision of opportunities and services and seek ways in which gaps can be met, including gaps in cultural opportunities and services within organisation and across the sector in East and West Sussex
4. Identify and make best use of the resources provided by the Ministry of Justice through HMPPS to reduce reoffending, and strengthen rehabilitation and resettlement5. Identify and respond collaboratively to any opportunities for partnership funding that might enhance opportunities for rehabilitation and resettlement
6. Draw on local expertise and lived experience for information and advice
7. Support, promote and respond to strategic initiatives that might strengthen reducing re-offending, rehabilitation and resettlement in East and West Sussex.
8. Propose positive action agreed by members of the Forum and monitor how organisations are able to achieve these actions.
Previous meeting minutes for reference:
CJF Sussex March 2024 - Meeting notes
CJF Sussex July 2024 - Meeting notes
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Town Hall, 40 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
