Support for Women who Offend in Northern Ireland – A research report.

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On May 23, 2016
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A research report carried out by Kate Campbell that explores the current landscape of statutory and community interventions supporting women who offend and those at risk of offending. To download the full report click here This comprehensive research report scopes the current landscape of support and interventions for women who offend and are caught […]

Quaker Storytelling Project

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On March 3, 2015
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A Poem written by one of the women participating in the Storytelling project. Behind those closed doors Scared to say anything wrong Afraid of what might happen Behind those closed doors. Demon dark eyes The expression on his face I was his punch bag, until I lay unconscious. He would rid his anger, beating me […]

Journeys with Convictions Programme

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On February 17, 2015
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Funding has been allocated to the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC) to support NIACRO in delivering ‘Journey’s with Convictions’ programmes. The programme is designed for women to support progression and resettlement across NI. BURC and NIACRO together have estabilished a need for Women on Day Release or on Probation to engage in a participant-led Social […]

Prison Arts Foundation’s ‘Inspiring Change’ project at the MAC

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On February 13, 2015
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The Pilgrim Trust have contributed funding towards the continued work of the Prison Arts Foundation. PAF work with some of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable and marginalised groups. In partnership with the MAC, PAF aim to continue and grow with the launch of a new and innovative project ‘Inspiring Change’. ‘Inspiring Change’ at the MAC ‘Inspiring […]

Volunteers Supporting Women involved in the Criminal Justice System

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On January 24, 2014
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Minister thanks Volunteers who support women in the justice system Justice Minister David Ford MLA, has launched a research report entitled “The Existing and Potential Impact of Volunteers Supporting Women Involved in the Criminal Justice System”. The report published by Volunteer Now, with funding through the Pilgrim Trust -VSB Foundation Justice Minister David Ford […]

Criminal Inspection Report 2013 – Voluntary Sector

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On March 28, 2013
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VCS still making positive contribution to criminal justice system Chief Inspector Brendan McGuigan has welcomed the positive contribution made by the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to Northern Ireland’s criminal justice system in a new inspection report. “The report acknowledges the leadership provided by the Minister of Justice to minimise the impact of financial cuts […]

Once in a Generation

Posted by VSB Foundation
On March 25, 2013
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The key purpose of the Workshop was to enable key Third Sector organisations to share ideas on how best to capitalise on the ‘once in a generation’ opportunity which the ‘Review of the Northern Ireland Prison Service Report’ presents. The VSB Foundation working in partnership with a number of other organisations in the Sector, such […]

VSB Foundation -Pilgrim Trust Awards

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On February 3, 2013
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Community Interventions with Women Offenders Awards made by VSB Foundation/Pilgrim Trust The following organisations have received an award from the VSB Foundation/Pilgrim Trust small grants programme. Quaker Service Pison Fellowship Volunteer Now Community Focus Learning First Steps Women’s Centre NIACRO Grants are still available to download funding criteria and how to apply click here Blue […]

Blue for a Boy

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On March 22, 2012
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Blue for a Boy. A short film. Blue for a Boy is a short film based on the experiences of a young woman about to give birth as she reflects on her life experiences. It was written and produced by members of Tinderbox and commissioned by VSB to highlight the difficulties and inequalities that women […]

Women and the Criminal Justice System

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On March 10, 2012
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A Pilgrim Trust and VSB Small Grants Programme for Northern Ireland The Pilgrim Trust – VSB Small Grant Programme is now open for applications. The programme is focused on community interventions to prevent offending and re-offending by women. The awards will be up to a maximum of £3,000, the fund has limited resources so […]

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