Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Una Padel Award


JFK was delighted to receive the Una Padel Organisation award from the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies last night. http://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/

The presentation ceremony was followed by a panel discussion chaired by Mark Easton (Home Affairs Editor, BBC) including Tina Jenkins, (Ministry of Justice) Clive Martin, (Director of Clinks) and Matthew Smerdon (The Baring Foundation.) The debate focussed on voluntary sector independence in the world of government contracts.

Una Padel was a Director of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies until 2006 and a tireless campaigner for penal reform. http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2006/sep/07/guardianobituaries.ukcrime

The Centre for Criminal Justice Studies set up this award to recognise those working tirelessly at the unglamorous end of the criminal justice system. Shauneen Lambe, Director of JFK, accepted the award saying, “ In our work you can often feel under appreciated, so being recognised and supported in this way makes a huge difference and is incredibly encouraging.’

We feel very honoured to receive this award, named after a such an inspiring woman.



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