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Author Archives: Claire Seppings
3AW 693 News Talk: Mornings with Neil Mitchell
In case you missed it, on 1st September I was interviewed in studio by Neil Mitchell on his morning 3AW Melbourne radio program. As the guest for the ‘complex issues’ weekly debate we talked about my Churchill Fellowship research focusing … Continue reading
‘Victorian prisoners ‘maxing out’ jail sentences’, investigates ABC’s national reporter Josie Taylor.
In case, you missed it. Great story by ABC’s national reporter Josie Taylor, titled, ‘Victorian prisoners ‘maxing out’ jail sentences’, again brilliantly incorporating the views of former prisoners, the experts by experience, the vital valuable lived experience perspective required for … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC, Churchill Fellowship, Claire Seppings, convictions, Criminal code, criminality, desistance, drug and alcohol addictions, Ex-offenders, ex-prisoners, families of offenders, Josie Taylor, Lived experience, Mentoring, Parole, Prison, prisoners, Probation, recidivism, reformed offenders, rehabilitative role of reformed ex-prisoners, Reintegration, service users, social exclusion
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Unjust legislative changes means video-links in court all the time
Technology is not the answer to injustice. Justice is. As of 12 September 2016 it will become the default position that all appearances for persons in custody will be done via video-link unless it … Source: Unjust legislative changes means … Continue reading
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‘Reformed offenders ‘missing link’ to slashing prisoner numbers, research suggests’ says ABC’s Josie Taylor
In case you missed it. Great story by ABC’s national reporter Josie Taylor, titled, ‘Reformed offenders ‘missing link’ to slashing prisoner numbers, research suggests”, brilliantly incorporating the views of former prisoners, the experts by experience, the vital valuable lived experience perspective … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC, Churchill Fellowship, Claire Seppings, convictions, Credible Messengers, desistance, Ex-offenders, ex-prisoners, Lived experience, Mentoring, peer mentors, people with convictions, prison reform, prisoners, recidivism, reformed offenders, Rehabilitation, rehabilitative role of reformed ex-prisoners, service users
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Doin Time 3CR Community Radio 855am
In case you missed it, I was a quest on 3CR’s Community Radio ‘Doin Time’ program on Monday August 1st. with presenters Marisa and Peter, speaking on my Churchill Fellowship research. Doin Time is on every Monday 4:00pm to 5:00pm. It … Continue reading
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Tagged 3CR Community Radio ‘Doin Time’, Churchill Fellowship, Claire Seppings, convictions, Credible Messengers, Ex-offenders, ex-prisoners, families of offenders, Lived experience, peer mentors, people with convictions, prison reform, recidivism, reformed offenders, Rehabilitation, rehabilitative role of reformed ex-prisoners, Smart Justice
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Churchill Trust Medallion Dinner
It was an honour to receive my Churchill Fellowship medallion at a dinner hosted by the Victorian Churchill Fellows’ Association (VIC CFA) on Friday 22nd July in Melbourne, and share the momentous occasion with my daughter Annie Irving and close … Continue reading
Another successful Reintegration Puzzle Conference!
Now in its 12th year and held in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, on 20-22 June, the Reintegration Puzzle Conference, themed ‘Disability and Incarceration: Multiple Disadvantage and the Need for Individualised Support’ was a great success! http://rpc.conferenceworks.com.au/ Many thanks to Deakin University and … Continue reading
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Tagged Churchill Fellowship, Claire Seppings, convictions, Credible Messengers, criminal records, Deakin University, desistance, Ex-offenders, ex-prisoners, Lived experience, Mentoring, Peer Mentor training, peer mentors, people with convictions, prison reform, recidivism, Reformation, reformed offenders, rehabilitative role of reformed ex-prisoners, Reintegration, Reintegration Puzzle Conference, resettlement, service users, violence interrupters
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12th Reintegration Puzzle Conference 20 – 22 June 2016 Geelong, Victoria
Come along and spread the word: The 12th Reintegration Puzzle Conference, themed ‘Disability and Incarceration: Multiple Disadvantage and the Need for Individualised Support’ is being held in Geelong, Victoria, Australia on 20 – 22 June 2016. I will be facilitating a … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015 ‘50th Anniversary’ Churchill Fellowship Award, Claire Seppings, community justice courts, convictions, Credible Messengers, criminal records, Criminology, desistance, drug and alcohol addictions, education, Ex-offenders, ex-prisoners, Lived experience, Peer Mentor training, peer mentors, recidivism, Reformation, reformed offenders, Rehabilitation, rehabilitative role of reformed ex-prisoners, service users, Social Enterprise
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Budget needs greater crime prevention focus
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Substantial law and order spending outlined in today’s State Budget continues to focus too heavily on addressing the consequences of crime, rather than tackling the causes to stop it in the first place, according…
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12th Reintegration Puzzle Conference – Geelong, Victoria, Australia: 20 – 22 June 2016.
Earlybird Registrations Close Friday 13th May 2016 for the 12th Reintegration Puzzle Conference. The Conference, themed ‘Disability and Incarceration: Multiple Disadvantage and the Need for Individualised Support’ is being held in Geelong, Victoria, Australia on 20 – 22 June 2016. … Continue reading
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