Justice in the Digital Age

New conference series examining the latest technological developments in the justice sector. Hosted by @russwebt and @socrates_360. #JitDAdigitalinterventions

[Justice in the Digital Age @jitda_conf]

Kindness & the digital prison
@Vicknight18 in typically thought-provoking form on how both innovation & rehabilitation in prison should be underpinned & fuelled by moral principles
https://t.co/QiH7Jlqypi

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Making Prison and Probation work
Francis Toye of @UnilinkSW #DigitalJustice2021 via @techUK https://t.co/WOamb2ylBQ

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The Prison Leaver Innovation Challenge is a MoJ competition looking for technical solutions in 4 key areas:
Community & Relationships
Health & Wellbeing
Work & Skills
Day of Release
Details for getting involved via the link
https://t.co/VRLbQc0BH2

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The Prison Leaver innovation challenge aims to develop new technological solutions to support people leaving prison.
Details of the competition and launch event
https://t.co/sirUAEuqo3

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Families can send photos to prisoners - https://t.co/TWC0gT3ikQ

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Prisoners suffering from addiction to be given iPads for Zoom therapy sessions https://t.co/uWqQGGIJHl

[Russell Webster ✍️ @russwebt]

Interesting news in the justice sector with
@code4000uk and @Catch22 announcing their merger today
https://t.co/AMut0tsaIs

[InsideTime @InsideTimeUK]

ID for Prison Visits

We have a new text only PDF of the new ID requirements for social visits. This can be downloaded from our website.

https://t.co/ap8cB4cBPt

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Sobriety tags rolled out in England
Automatic measurement of individual's alcohol level many times a day
https://t.co/LDFo8ANO9v

[Koestler Arts @KoestlerArts]

Deadline extended 📢

The 2021 #KoestlerAwards deadline is now: Tues 1 June

As always, artists will have the chance to receive:

✍️Feedback from esteemed judges
🏆Awards & recognition
🎉Exhibition, publication & sales opportunities (incl. exhibition @southbankcentre in Autumn)

[Russell Webster ✍️ @russwebt]

GPS Tagging For Domestic Abuse Offenders On Release
Mayor of London launches the first-ever UK pilot programme to tag perpetrators of domestic abuse with GPS tracking devices upon release from prison. https://t.co/IkZQNH2qnn

[DWRM @DWRM_CIC]

Absolutely right. This can't continue. Here are 6 excellent suggestions for immediate improvement to education provision in prisons.

[InsideTime @InsideTimeUK]

Newsround
More jails to issue prisoners with laptops

The MoJ said computers would be given to prisoners “to support their educational development”, adding: “Security measures are in place to ensure that the equipment is used appropriately.”

Read more:
https://t.co/K79byIQmyv

[Prisoners' Education Trust @PrisonersEd]

"We've had a whole year of lockdown without prisoners being able to access even the most basic level of digital learning available in every other education sector.

That has been a massive tragedy.

Digital has to be the way learning is delivered in the future."

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Taking on the tech giants: the lawyer fighting the power of algorithmic systems
Whether it’s the CIA or Facebook, lawyer and activist @cori_crider is never one to shy away from a fight
https://t.co/20kO9d8MPt
Via @edwardsiddons

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What the tech revolution means for aspiring lawyers https://t.co/7tVN0iRx5A
@legalcheek

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Hear @SP_NeilR explain how the new secure device from @ScanningPens helps people in prison overcome dyslexia and low literacy #JitDaPrisonEd

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The ability to learn or read outside the classroom definitely enhances retention' @BSILKala on the benefits of a blended learning approach. #jitdaprisoned

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Ryan Jackson Chief Exec of @Acceleron_ on the need for prisons and probation services to make the right choices for digital learning #JitDaPrisonEd

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Patrick Dunn of @UFITrust now presenting on innovative approaches to key learning in prison #JitDaPrisonEd