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Local Government Intelligence
Victims and Witnesses
20 Oct 2010
Improving practice and provision in a new landscape. 7th Annual Conference held in central London
This conference provided the opportunity to hear from senior stakeholders in the criminal justice sector discussing the latest government policy and practice strategies designed to address gaps, implement and improve provision systematically in every locality in a time of austerity.
Programme
09:50
Paul Whittaker, Chief Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service Merseyside
Welcome and introduction by conference chair
Biography: Paul Whittaker
10:00
Javed Khan, Chief Executive, Victim Support
What victims and witnesses want: the future of support services
Biography: Javed Khan
10:19
Crispin Blunt MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice
Morning keynote address
Biography: Crispin Blunt MP
10:30
Crispin Blunt MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice
Question and answer session
10:55
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Cann, ACPO Victims and Witnesses Lead, West Midlands Police
Putting victims and witness at the heart of delivering justice
Biography: ACC Gary Cann
11:00
Kathryn Stone OBE, Chief Executive, Voice UK
Seven years on... for better or worse
Biography: Kathryn Stone OBE
11:20
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:35
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:05
Seminar A: Moving on using restorative justice solutions
Lizzie Nelson, Director, Restorative Justice Consortium
Biography: Lizzie Nelson
12:05
Seminar B: Confronting perceptions and myths: Supporting victims of sexual abuse and violence
Professor Joanna Bourke, Author of Rape: A History from 1860s to Present, Birkbeck College
Dr Kirsten Campbell, Senior Lecturer, Goldsmiths, University of London
Biography: Professor Joanna Bourke
Biography: Dr Kirsten Campbell
12:05
Seminar C: Raising public confidence in coming forward and reporting crime
Sgt Sallie Churchill, Lead Officer for the National ACPO Portfolio of Victims and Witnesses, West Midlands Police
Biography: Sgt Sallie Churchill
12:55
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
13:55
John Booth, Director of Criminal Justice Reform, Ministry of Justice
Strategic provisions for victims and witnesses: national good practice examples
14:15
Louise Casey, Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses
Afternoon keynote address: The poor relation? Victims in the criminal justice system
Biography: Louise Casey
14:35
Carole Oatway, Chief Executive, Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Delivering a faster, fairer service
Biography: Carole Oatway
14:55
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:15
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:45
Stream D: Sustaining improvements
James Gibbs, Regional Co-ordinator, Greater Manchester, VOICE UK
Biography: James Gibbs
15:45
Stream E: “A Hard thing to do” - Child witnesses in the criminal justice system
Janique Burden, NSPCC Young Witness Service Manager, Northern Ireland
Sarah Allum, NSPCC Young Witness Service Manager, Devon & Cornwall
Biography: Sarah Allum
Biography: Janique Burden
15:45
Stream F:
Emma Mamo, Policy and Campaigns Manager (Social Inclusion and Rights), Mind
Amy Whitelock, Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer (Social Inclusion and Rights), Mind
Biography: Emma Mamo
Biography: Amy Whitelock