Exploring a Christian approach to the problems of the Criminal Justice System

You may have seen the Bloom Review launched last week, ‘Does Government Do God?’ Following a public consultation, the author Colin Bloom, makes 22 recommendations for government regarding engagement with faith groups. There is a chapter relating to the criminal justice system, ‘Faith in prison and on probation’ and three associated recommendations focussing on chaplaincy and faith-based organisations.

Pact is the national Catholic prison charity. Our timely Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture will examine the intersection of faith and criminal justice and the contribution Christian values can make to reshaping the criminal justice system and fostering the common good of everyone in society. A fitting way to celebrate the life and memory of a great friend and champion, the late Sir Harold Hood and a great opportunity to advance the public discourse.

Join us on 24th May at Maria Fidelis Catholic School, London. Our keynote speaker is Dr Chijioke Nwalozie, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at De Montfort University and an international criminal justice practitioner speaking on ‘The Church’s Participation in Prison Reform.’ He will be joined for a panel discussion by Emily Thomas, Governor at HMP/YOI Isis, Rev Beverly Fraser, Anglican Chaplain at HMP Downview and Andy Keen-Downs, Pact CEO.

The life-affirming Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir will perform at this event and there will be further dialogue over a canape reception.

Find out more and book a place here

Contact Theresa Alessandro for more information parish.action@prisonadvice.org.uk

This event is kindly sponsored by the Sir Harold Hood Charitable Trust and CCLA Investment Management.