Aug 4, 2012

KEITH NAUGHTON (HMP Liverpool)

AWARD WINNER 2011-12: Officer Naughton has transformed the training and employment opportunities for prisoners at HMP Liverpool. Since his appointment as Employment Liaison Officer, Keith has focused on developing partnership arrangements with local businesses (such as Timpsons, among many others) to train and provide work for offenders within the prison and offer them employment after their release. At the same time, he runs his workshops at a profit, raising additional funds to put back in to the prison regime. (This Award is supported by the Prison Officers Association).
Aug 1, 2012

CATHRYN RICHARDS (HMP Swansea)

AWARD WINNER 2011-12: Cathryn is Head Pharmacist at Swansea. Against considerable resistance she has turned the pharmacy from one described by HMCIP as “barely legal” in 2005 to a beacon of excellence. She has improved staff training, developed standard operating procedures on all aspects of medication handling, introduced nurse-prescribing of drug detox medication on reception, set up specialist prescribing and overdose prevention services for drug users, increased “in possession” medication rates from 20% to 80%, and improved health outcomes for prisoners. (This Award is supported by G4S Care and Justice Services).
Jul 22, 2012

PETER WITHERS (HMP Bristol)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: SO Withers is commended for his excellent work on secondment from HMP Bristol to the Integrated Offender Management Scheme, which targets prolific offenders in the city.
Jul 19, 2012

PETER JONES (HMP & YOI Doncaster)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: Peter is described as “inspirational” as manager of the substance misuse Counselling Assessment Referral Advice & Throughcare (CARAT) team at HMP & YOI Doncaster.
Jul 16, 2012

JEMMA JEWKES (HMP & YOI Gloucester)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: Officer Jewkes is commended for her work co-ordinating HMP & YOI Gloucester’s approach to restorative justice, which has been recognised as best practice nationally.
Jul 15, 2012

MARIEANNE BUBB-MCGHEE (HMP & YOI Gloucester)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: As Healthcare Manager, Marieanne Bubb-McGhee has transformed healthcare provision at HMP & YOI Gloucester, through her dedication and commitment to quality.
Jul 14, 2012

BARRY BARRINGTON (HMP Kirkham)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: Nominated by a prisoner and described by the Governor as “an outstanding man”, Salvation Army member Barry has been a valued part of HMP Kirkham’s chaplaincy for over 20 years.
Jul 12, 2012

TERI WALKER (HMP Leyhill)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: Teri, from the charity RECOOP, is granted a Commendation for her work on behalf of older prisoners at HMP Leyhill which is fully integrated with all aspects of the regime.
Jul 11, 2012

PAUL MOLONEY (HMP Liverpool)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: Paul, from Manchester City College, set up Walton Radio at HMP Liverpool, providing a valuable communication tool for the prison and training opportunity for prisoners.
Jul 10, 2012

HARRY ROSE (HMP Manchester)

COMMENDEE 2011-12: Officer Rose is described as a “remarkable individual” whose professionalism and dedication has made a real difference to the management and care of offenders at HMP Manchester.