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Although this blog focuses on criminal justice and substance misuse in the UK, about a quarter of subscribers are from other parts of the world

In this episode of turnaround, Imran Shabbir talks about how he turned his life around after prison sentences, not once but twice.

The digest is a compendium of fascinating facts on prison & probation life: temporary release, accredited programmes and the 51 babies in prison last year.

In the latest turnaround story, Richie Ellis of User Voice talks about how a conversation with a fellow lifer sent him on a positive track to help others.

Alan Mackie of Get The Data argues that we too often overlook the importance of worker-service user relationships in successful desistance work.

Key expenditure and performance findings from the Ministry of Justice Annual Report and Accounts for 2016/17

Rachel knows the importance of family as a prisoner and as a prisoner’s partner, so she’s setting up a new transport service to help families stay in touch.

The final annual report on the National Offender Management Service reveals the extent and seriousness of the challenges facing the probation & prison services.

The healthcare needs of people on probation are often neglected, take part in this study to help improve provision.

In the latest turnaround story, Gethin Jones tells his story from a life in care and prison to a successful businessman and entrepreneur.

Clinks 2017 State of the Sector report reveals the resilience of voluntary organisations working with offenders as well as the increasing financial pressures.

Natalie Atkinson tells how her experiences in care and custody have informed her work with vulnerable young people in contact with the justice system.