While I was at the youth debate last week, Bay TV, the independent internet TV station in Liverpool, came and interviewed me.
This is a link to the interview. The background is the entrance hall of Liverpool Town Hall.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Audit Committee members needed
When the new Police and Crime Commissioner is elected there'll be an audit committee which is partly for the Commissioner's office and partly for the police.
There's an advert out at the moment looking for potential committee members who might have the sort of expertise to play a part.
These ads tend not to get a lot of publicity so I am posting the link below
http://www.merseysidepoliceauthority.gov.uk/?page_id=883
There's an advert out at the moment looking for potential committee members who might have the sort of expertise to play a part.
These ads tend not to get a lot of publicity so I am posting the link below
http://www.merseysidepoliceauthority.gov.uk/?page_id=883
Victim Support
Last week I went along to meet Andy Hall from Victim Support. I had always known about this organisation but it was great to have the chance to understand in a lot more depth what they do and how they support people.
I suspect most of the public will expect the Victim Support workers to all be staff, but in fact this is an organisation making heavy use of volunteers.
We discussed a whole range of things including Hate Crime and people's perceptions of crime and safety.
It's obviously important to make sure that victims are not forgotten but its equally important to make sure they don't feel they are forgotten.
I'll be blogging again about this but for now here is a link to the organisation's national website which has lots more information about what they do.
I suspect most of the public will expect the Victim Support workers to all be staff, but in fact this is an organisation making heavy use of volunteers.
We discussed a whole range of things including Hate Crime and people's perceptions of crime and safety.
It's obviously important to make sure that victims are not forgotten but its equally important to make sure they don't feel they are forgotten.
I'll be blogging again about this but for now here is a link to the organisation's national website which has lots more information about what they do.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Youth debate
Thanks to the people at EurVoice and the European Parliament for organising yesterday's panel debate on crime and safety.
I joined other panellists, who were from the Labour and Conservative parties, to answer questions from children and young people.
I was really impressed by the questioning and the fact of the event happening. I hope everyone felt they got something out of it. Certainly some of the questions and remarks gave us all food for thought.
Here's the link to the EurVoice page on the Youth Parliament website. I know they'll be posting some pictures from the event also.
I joined other panellists, who were from the Labour and Conservative parties, to answer questions from children and young people.
I was really impressed by the questioning and the fact of the event happening. I hope everyone felt they got something out of it. Certainly some of the questions and remarks gave us all food for thought.
Here's the link to the EurVoice page on the Youth Parliament website. I know they'll be posting some pictures from the event also.
Friday, 12 October 2012
Families Fighting for Justice
I'm just back from a visit to the Families Fighting for Justice organisation in Kirkdale.
What a fascinating group of people. It was great to hear about the work they do supporting people who've lost a relative through murder. This means emotional support, but also advice and other help.
I met a lovely lady whose son was murdered and so know knows all about the things that other people in her tragic situation will go through. She and her colleagues must have made life a bit easier for others through just being available to talk and support
The organisation does more than invidual support though. It also helps make people more aware of their legal rights (I certainly learned about an aspect of the law today) and campaigns on justice issues.
It also runs a group supporting children, which sounds great, if exhausting.
There may be a couple of things I can help them with in the future... so watch this space.
The organisation has a website so if you want to find out more you can look them up here.
http://www.familiesfightingforjustice.org/index.php
What a fascinating group of people. It was great to hear about the work they do supporting people who've lost a relative through murder. This means emotional support, but also advice and other help.
I met a lovely lady whose son was murdered and so know knows all about the things that other people in her tragic situation will go through. She and her colleagues must have made life a bit easier for others through just being available to talk and support
The organisation does more than invidual support though. It also helps make people more aware of their legal rights (I certainly learned about an aspect of the law today) and campaigns on justice issues.
It also runs a group supporting children, which sounds great, if exhausting.
There may be a couple of things I can help them with in the future... so watch this space.
The organisation has a website so if you want to find out more you can look them up here.
http://www.familiesfightingforjustice.org/index.php
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Crime and Policing on the Wirral
Yesterday I was on the Wirral talking to local people about a whole range of crime and policing issues.
I also took time out to meet up with Councillor Phil Gilchrist to get his take on things.
I get the sense that there's likely to be lots for a new Police and Crime Commissioner to do, particularly when it comes to finding out what people actually believe is important. People don't often volunteer their thoughts and concerns straight away which is why spending time is what matters.
I also took time out to meet up with Councillor Phil Gilchrist to get his take on things.
I get the sense that there's likely to be lots for a new Police and Crime Commissioner to do, particularly when it comes to finding out what people actually believe is important. People don't often volunteer their thoughts and concerns straight away which is why spending time is what matters.
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Police and Crime Panel
When the Police and Crime Commissioners start work there will also be panels set up to look at some of the issues involved and to make sure there is some democratic scutiny of the work.
The panels will have Councillors on them but are also allowed to co opt other people on, who might be particular experts or members of the public with an interest.
Anyway, on Merseyside, the panel organisers have decided they want to co opt on two members of the public and are advertising for volunteers.
I have to say I don't think this advertising has been particularly good or active but if you are interested in the role, or just in finding out about more, here (below) is a link to the on line advert. The deadline is mid October.
http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/jobs-at-the-council/knowsley-council-vacancies/job-details.aspx?jid=893
The panels will have Councillors on them but are also allowed to co opt other people on, who might be particular experts or members of the public with an interest.
Anyway, on Merseyside, the panel organisers have decided they want to co opt on two members of the public and are advertising for volunteers.
I have to say I don't think this advertising has been particularly good or active but if you are interested in the role, or just in finding out about more, here (below) is a link to the on line advert. The deadline is mid October.
http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/jobs-at-the-council/knowsley-council-vacancies/job-details.aspx?jid=893
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