Counsellor with an interest in mental health, addiction, suicide prevention and people involved in the justice system.
Joined November 2017
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Attending Comfort Without Contact training with Isabel Stewart this morning based on trauma and addiction with Northern Ireland Counselling Forum.
Isabel was previously a psychiatric nurse before retraining as a psychotherapist.
Attending Correctional Research Symposium in Belfast hosted by @NIPrisons - A two day conference looking at research within criminal justice system across the world! Lots of learning for the next few days! #CRS2025 #ReasearchThatMatters @EuroPrisOrg & ICAP
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Minister Long @Justice_NI today addressed the first Correctional Research Symposium to be held in Belfast
@NIPrisons
READ MORE: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-…
#CRS2025 #ResearchMatters
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Today the government has announced that PAVA spray will be issued at YOIs.
We do not support the use of PAVA in youth custody due to the overall detrimental effect on children & the distinct lack of evidence that its use improves safety.
Read our statement
gov.uk/government/news/yjb-r…
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We’ve launched a pilot of our new Virtual Officer Attendance service. For the next few weeks, victims of crime will have the option to speak with an officer over live video, providing a more convenient way to receive support.
Learn more at orlo.uk/ACaI3
ALT A mobile phone screen showing a video call with a police officer.
Well done to all involved 👏🏻
Hydebank recently hosted a graduation event for women in our care who completed ‘Trauma Talks’ with @Start360org. These are the first groups of women in Europe to complete the programme aimed at addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences.
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"What's happening today in society where a young boy is stabbing a young girl to death?"
Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty talk about the themes of male violence against women and toxic masculinity explored in their new programme Adolescence.
#R4Today
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'Addiction Risk Factors' 'Thought for Today' Archives #IronSharpensIron #Addiction #Recovery #Soberlife #Sober #Physical #Activity #ARCFitness
Was great to spend some time this morning visiting the Imprisoned Imagination art exhibition by @PrisonArts1 in Belfast. Some amazing talent!
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Women now represent 4.8% of NI’s prison population, a significant increase over the years. The Imprisoned Imaginationexhibition showcases artwork from women at Hydebank Wood, highlighting their creativity & resilience this #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD #ArtBehindBars
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On #IWD2025, we celebrate the work of women driving change in NI’s justice system.
We also recognise the challenges women face in the criminal justice system whether as victims, witnesses, defendants, or detainees and remain committed to upholding their dignity and respect.
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Great to be representing @Start360org at the Aontas Awards 2025.. wish us luck🤞#STARAwards2025
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The stage is set and the guests have arrived. Today we recognise the dedication and achievements in adult learning. The #STARAwards2025 ceremony begins now! ⭐
#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether
Delighted to be attending the @aontas #STARAwards2025 as part of @Start360org SMART Recovery Justice Team within the Health & Wellbeing category! Good luck to all the nominees and looking forward to a fantastic day hearing about all the great services⭐️ ✨ ⭐️
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We were delighted to welcome partners from @Start360org Engage Women's Service which provides support for women who have had contact with criminal justice to our #IWD Breakfast.
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Clare Osborne is Probation's Women's Champion Clare spoke at today's #IWD 2025 coffee morning ahead of Saturday's International Women's Day. Staff from Probation, Services Users and Partners from @start360org attended today event.
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One of the best meetings on the job so far. I was really pleased today to Chair the first Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel today.
We’ve convened this advisory panel of leading experts to provide robust, evidence-based insights to reduce and prevent demand for drugs and alcohol. We want people leaving the criminal justice system already on the road to recovery.
This panel's work will be critical to our ambitions to reduce reoffending. More information to be published on the panel's work in due course.
Drugs drive almost half of crime.
The Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel, led by @JamesTCobbler, tackles this head on.
Our first meeting brings experts together to develop solutions that will make our streets safer.
ALT Lord Timpson sitting at the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel's first meeting, engaged in discussion.
ALT Dame Carol Black in conversation, visibly gesturing with hands.
ALT Lord Timpson sat with senior advisors with notepads, and laptops in front of each, in a well-lit room with overhead lights and glass walls.