So much of the history of crime focusses upon the interaction between the legal apparatus of the state – the police, the court room, the prison- and the behaviours of those acting outside of social an… more →
WaywardWomenwrote 3 days ago: This is a serious question, and I ask myself it pretty much every day, several times in fact. I am i … more →
wrote 4 days ago: Most of us cringe at the prospect of evangelism. While it’s necessary, of course, it still feels lik … more →
wrote 4 days ago: Where are all the Christians? Are they still around? Do they have voices? Do they take action? Do th … more →
wrote 5 days ago: Where are all the Christians? Are they still around? Do they have voices? Do they take action? Do th … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Hey everyone, it’s been a huge week. On Wednesday, I went to court, it was the last time, and … more →
wrote 1 week ago: So much of the history of crime focusses upon the interaction between the legal apparatus of the sta … more →
wrote 1 month ago: We have just watched a programme on prisoners and repeat offending. As The Daughter and I were watch … more →
wrote 1 month ago: The New Horizons programme aims to improve educational, training and ultimately employment outcomes … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Currently I’m working on behalf of Mentor UK and in partnership with Alcohol Concern and Middl … more →
wrote 1 month ago: We have had some very good news this week which is attracting some media interest. A consortium, be … more →
wrote 2 months ago: International women’s day – formally international working women’s day – is … more →
wrote 2 months ago: There’s something raw about blogging and social media. These technological advances make it p … more →
wrote 2 months ago: As anticipated in my previous post, the make up of the new Criminal Justice Board (CJB) is missing v … more →
wrote 2 months ago: I am an abrupt person. I often seem to offend people with my brusque manner, but I cannot help the w … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Taxpayers’ money should be directed at cutting crime rather than wasted on “ineffective … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Nowadays you hear a lot of people say “That’s offensive” or “That offends me … more →
wrote 3 months ago: Exhibit A – a photo I took which I think is pretty. blasphemy is a funny one. Somehow some of … more →
wrote 3 months ago: I had an interesting encounter recently and it got me thinking about if what I had said might have b … more →
wrote 3 months ago: If you read my blog (do you read my blog?), I hope I am not offending you…but I really love us … more →