Nov 17, 2014

TREVOR LEWIS (HMP Exeter)

AWARD WINNER 2014-15: Trevor is granted an Award for his dedication and professionalism over four decades as a PE Officer, as well as for his contribution to all aspects of prison life at HMP Exeter. He was nominated by 15 prisoners, one of whom described Trevor as “a gentleman and a role model for all staff”, while his Governor praised “his jailcraft [as] some of the finest I have seen”. [Trevor is also granted the Keith Bromley Award for Education & Skills Training.]
Nov 15, 2014

DAVID MINERS (National Probation Service, South West & South Central)

AWARD WINNER 2014-15: Now a MAPPA Co-ordinator with the National Probation Service, and described in his nomination as “a dedicated and highly resilient individual”, David wins an Award for his work as a Probation Manager, in turning around a failing Approved Premises in the Avon and Somerset area, and ensuring the effective and compassionate management and care of those residents with mental health issues.
Nov 13, 2014

PRISCILLA SAMUEL (National Probation Service, London)

AWARD WINNER 2014-15: Priscilla receives an Award for her work as a Probation Officer with offenders, often high-risk and high-profile, who have been charged with terrorism offences. Widely praised for her skill and professionalism by colleagues both inside probation and more widely, the head of the National Probation Service in London described Priscilla as “a shining example of excellent professional probation practice”. [This Award is supported by Interserve.]
Nov 11, 2014

ELIZABETH SHAPLAND (HMP Bullingdon)

AWARD WINNER 2014-15: Now based at HMP Bullingdon, and previously at HMPs Elmley and Standford Hill, Elizabeth is granted an Award for her 25 years as a volunteer providing bereavement counselling to both prisoners and staff. According to one of the many prisoners who supported her nomination, “Elizabeth is like a shining light in the prisoner’s darkness, and she has clearly dedicated her life to help those who are lost”. [This Award is supported by Serco Home Affairs.]
Nov 9, 2014

JOHANNE TOMLINSON (HMP Stafford)

AWARD WINNER 2014-15: Johanne, a nurse at HMP Stafford, receives an Award for her work in the management and care of prisoners with anxiety disorders, in particular with veterans with PTSD and related conditions. Johanne was nominated by a prisoner, and armed-services veteran, who praised her “complete dedication, understanding, commitment and professionalism”. [This Award is supported by G4S Care & Justice Services.]
Nov 7, 2014

STEVE BAXTER (HMP Littlehey)

COMMENDEE 2014-15: Steve is granted a Commendation, as a tutor in the Motor Mechanics workshop at HMP Littlehey, for creating a highly respected training programme to equip prisoners with work-related qualifications, skills and experience.
Nov 3, 2014

AMBER BETCHLEY (Kent, Surrey & Sussex CRC)

COMMENDEE 2014-15: Amber is granted a Commendation for “going the extra mile” in her role as a Probation Service Officer with drug offenders in the Brighton & Hove area, and for the knowledge, professionalism and dedication she brings to her role.
Nov 1, 2014

PHILIPPA BREFFITT (HMP Thameside)

COMMENDEE 2014-15: Philippa earns a Commendation for transforming HMP Thameside’s child and family services, developing an ever-growing range of interventions aimed at maintaining and enhancing family relationships.
Oct 31, 2014

KATH BROWN & TONI HILLIER (HMP/YOI Ashfield)

COMMENDEES 2014-15: Custody Manager, Kath and Officer, Toni receive a Commendation for creating an outstanding Safer Custody provision at HMP Ashfield, including a drop in centre, relaxation rooms and a communal garden.
Oct 29, 2014

SARAH CHAMBERS, LISA RAFFERTY & SHAE WRIGHT (HMP Thameside)

COMMENDEES 2014-15: Sarah, Lisa and Shae are a multi-disciplinary group granted a Commendation for the commitment, passion and belief they have bought to their work to tackle gang violence and create a safer environment at HMP Thameside.
Oct 27, 2014

LOUISA CROWSLEY (Kent, Surrey & Sussex CRC)

COMMENDEE 2014-15: Louisa earns a Commendation for her work as a Peer Mentor Co-ordinator, in establishing a recovery-focused peer mentoring scheme for drug and alcohol users in Surrey.