Promoting Excellence In Therapy in Prisons Five Year Strategy Peter Jones Chair Counselling in Prisons Network

Why a Five Year Strategy ? Essential for future direction for therapy in prisons Raises profile of therapy in Criminal Justice System Essential for future development of therapy within Criminal justice 23/11/2018 Peter Jones RMN MA

The Process Consultation starts today A core group of people will help write the first draft of the strategy A number of further consultations will take place The formal Launch will take place at next years Network Conference, 2010 23/11/2018 Peter Jones RMN MA

What will be in it? Milestones for next five years Examples of best practice A roadmap for future direction Key Aim is to promote excellence of therapy in prisons 23/11/2018 Peter Jones RMN MA

Therapists have a key role to play in: Key Messages: Therapists have a key role to play in: Reducing re-offending Health promotion Restoring broken lives Rehabilitation and resettlement Building constructive regimes 23/11/2018 Peter Jones RMN MA

Vision. To pool expertise and best practice To identify research agendas and develop excellence in working with offenders, with a view to pushing back the boundaries To develop constructive and positive cultures that promote health and reduce re-offending 23/11/2018 Peter Jones RMN MA

The Journey …. The hard work starts today! Thanks for your help and support in this important milestone. 23/11/2018 Peter Jones RMN MA