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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 2010 will take place from 21-27 November. The theme for 2010 is 'Be With Me', based on Luke 23:33-43. A range of resources, including a prayer leaflet, as well as general information, are available on the Prisons Week website .

Prisoners Week Scotland is taking the theme ‘More than a Number'. Information and resources are available at http://prisonersweekscotland.co.uk

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

28 September 2010
Prisoners Education Trust Annual Lecture
The Lecture will be given by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu on the theme of Human Responsibility, Independent of Circumstances. 6pm at Clifford Chance in Canary Wharf, London. For more information or to reserve a ticket, email or tel 020 8648 7760.
Prisoners Education Trust

Young People, Addictions and Criminal Justice: restoring young people to
the community
The conference report is available for download for this conference which 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.
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.