… and now we wait …

Filming over, Shadd, Fergus and Allan and I now find ourselves waiting anxiously whilst the film production crew edit and re-edit the material filmed. (It is a bit like being an expectant father, but with less swearing from your loved one and none of those green face masks).  

Still, this gives us time to start thinking about the next steps, which will be holding a series of seminars at which the film is shown and the audience (made up of services users, CJS staff, family members and so on) given a chance to discuss what they took from it and how we can better intergrate the insights from desistance into the criminal justice system.

And this is where you come in …

We’re looking to hold these seminars in a number of locations (most likely Belfast, Glasgow or Edinburgh and Sheffield – but we’re also hoping that we might be able to squeeze that budget so tight it pops out another seminar in London too – we are good at squeezing things, it transpires). We’d like people to start thinking about which of these locations is best for them. Dates are likely to be during the March to May time (we hope).

So, do drop us a line if you think you’d like to participate in the next phase; we’re all really hoping that as many people as possible with insights far more sensible than our own will be able to make it along and help us start thinking about how we make the processes of desistance easier.

Watch this space … things may get a little quiet for a while but we’re beavering away, be assured.

 

Steve

 

 

8 thoughts on “… and now we wait …”

  3. Hey Steve,
    Adam Calverley had originally offered my participation via email (I am hoping you remember) although I believe at the time you were fully booked, so to speak. Yet, I would very much like to be involved in this project in any capacity, as being an ex-career criminal/ drug addict with a comprehensive and avid interest in desistance from crime should hopefully generate some useful insights and recommendations.
    Have you thought about holding a seminar at the University of Hull as I believe there would be both state and NGO agencies aplenty wanting to attend. Just a wee thought.

    Best

    Paul.

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  4. Hi Steve,

    myself and the manager of the prison I am collaborating with would be interested in the seminars, especially if in Sheffield.

    As I am doing a PhD on desistance I would be interested to be kept informed/in consideration for any other activities related to your project.

    As a suggestion to advertise the event, I might suggest to post something both on Crimspace and “No offence!” forums.

    Thank you very much,
    Fabio

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  5. Hi Steve,

    me and another person working in the prison’s resettlement unit of the prison I collaborate with are interested in participating to the seminar in Sheffield.

    As for myself, please consider me for any seminar or activities related to your great project!
    Did you consider advertising the seminars on crimspace and “no offence!” forums? Perhaps, it could be beneficial to have a wider audience for a more productive discussion.

    Thank you,
    Fabio

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