“Deeds not words” Revolving Doors responds to launch of Women’s Justice Board
Today (Tuesday 21 January) the Government’s newly appointed Women’s Justice Board meets for the first time. The Board brings together sector experts – including Revolving Doors trustee Dame Vera Baird – to identify ways to reduce the number of women caught in the justice system.
Revolving Doors Chief Executive Pavan Dhaliwal said:
“Too many women are in custody, many of whom are themselves victims of abuse and exploitation, experiencing unmet health and social needs which require support – not cycles of punishment.
Given the previous Government’s failure to deliver on the Female Offender Strategy, what is needed now is deeds not words. We will be holding the Lord Chancellor to account to fulfil on her pledge to have far fewer women in custody.”
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Notes to the editor
Revolving Doors is a national charity working to break the cycle of crisis and crime. We advocate for a system that addresses the drivers of contact with the criminal justice system, including trauma, poverty and discrimination. We bring independent research, policy expertise and lived experience together to champion long-term solutions for justice reform.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please email or call Charlotte Sellers at charlotte.sellers@revolving-doors.org.uk / on 07483 091 774. For out of hours queries, please contact CEO Pavan Dhaliwal on 07738 435 059.
