News and experiences from UK justice, including courts, YOTs, Probation offices, practitioner recruitment and training.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Sticking a knife in knife crime – criminal justice news update
27 Apr 2009, 12:56 pm | Written by sarah
According to the latest Ministry of Justice sentencing figures, courts are handing out more prison sentences and fewer cautions for illegally carrying a knife. Adding to the evidence that the so-called knife crime “epidemic” may have peaked, new NHS data … Continue reading
April 2009 – Backstop continues to supply temporary staff to London Probation
23 Apr 2009, 12:47 pm | Written by sarah
I am delighted to pass the news to you that Backstop has extended its long term relationship with London Probation and has been appointed an official supplier of temporary probation officers and staff throughout the Capital. We are now one … Continue reading
Fish for April 1st
3 Apr 2009, 9:46 am | Written by sarah
Every now and again we like to send out a little something to criminal justice practitioners working out in Backstop placements just to show that we care and to remind them that we are there if they need any help. … Continue reading
