church and public issues
criminal justice
Churches' Criminal Justice Forum
The Churches' Criminal Justice Forum (CCJF) was set up in 2001 and is a network of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. The primary purpose of the CCJF is to uphold Christian values in the field of criminal justice. It does this by sharing information about Christian-based activities and criminal justice initiatives, raising awareness of community justice concerns in local churches, engaging with politicians and developing dialogue on criminal justice with other faiths.
CCJF has its own membership structure for church denominations and Christian service providers, consistent with its purposes and objectives. Twice yearly network meetings are open to all CCJF members, while project work is guided by an executive committee composed of church representatives.
If you want to find out more about prison chaplains, community chaplaincy, street pastors, what churches are doing to help young and older people in the criminal justice system, and more, visit the Churches' Criminal Justice Forum 
web site.
Prisons Week
Prisons week has existed for over 30 years. It aims to encourage prayer for the needs of prisoners, as well as assist with regional and local events to raise the profile of criminal justice issues and the role of faith communities.
Prisons Week 2009 will take place from 15-21 November. The theme for 2009 is 'Holding Fast to Hope'. Resources, including prayer suggestions, sermon outlines and drama ideas, as well as general information, will be available on the Prisons Week web site .
Joint faiths advisory board on criminal justice
In Scotland, the Joint Faiths Advisory Board on Criminal Justice works with Action of Churches Together in Scotland .
Events
24 February 2009
Launch of Scottish guide to volunteering
The Scottish edition of Your Guide to Volunteering Opportunities in the Criminal Justice System will be launched at the Visitor Centre at HM Prison Edinburgh at 10.30 am by the Joint Faiths Advisory Board on Criminal Justice. The guide can be downloaded:
Scottish booklet (PDF)
Young People, Addictions and Criminal Justice: restoring young people to
the community
This conference was held on Saturday 27 October 2007, jointly by Quaker Peace & Social Witness Crime, Community & Justice Group and Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs, with support from the Churches' Criminal Justice Forum. The conference report is available for download:
Young People, Addictions and Criminal Justice:restoring young people to the community (PDF)
What Can I Do?
A guide to volunteering in the criminal justice system:
Web site
English booklet (PDF)
Scottish booklet (PDF)
Community Chaplaincy
The web site of the newly formed Community Chaplaincy Association provides a focal point for sharing resources and information about local Community Chaplaincy projects.
