While most media coverage of the sector focuses on the negative, the @HiddenHeroes_uk Twitter account is used to share positive stories about prisons, IRCs, probation and youth justice services, and the #HiddenHeroes who work in them.
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If you know someone who is outstanding at their job, show them their efforts have not gone unnoticed and recommend them for a Butler Trust Award!
Who will YOU put forward?
http://www.butlertrust.org.uk/awards
#HiddenHeroes
We hold regular family forums to discuss with heads of departments what rehabilitation activities are offered. If you have a loved one here at HMP Wymott & are interested in becoming part of the family forum, please speak with the @POPSFamilies team in the Visitor Centre.
A trauma-informed approach to prison drug treatment at HMP Nottingham
Pages16-17 in the new @DDNMagazine
The maghaberry garden will be entered into a national competition – we wish them the best of luck! 2/2
On Friday 17 May a cohort of new Operations Officers graduated from SPS College, and now begin their careers with us. Congratulations OFP 91!
A message from @Justice_NI Minister Naomi Long to mark the 40th anniversary of #volunteers week.
Volunteers have a long history of supporting the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners.
This year’s Butler Trust Awards are now open! Help us give credit where it’s due to those #HiddenHeroes who go above and beyond in their work, and put someone forward today – anyone can do so and it doesn’t take long.
Who will you put forward?
http://www.butlertrust.org.uk/awards
The latest resources for Justice Professionals
The most recent additions to the @ButlerTrust Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners. https://buff.ly/4aupeOd
Plus this year's @ButlerTrust awards are now open - nominate your colleague.
Sir Quentin Blake has produced a series of illustrations about family relationships, for display in prison visiting halls where children meet their incarcerated parents. @jasonswettenham @qbcentre https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/03/quentin-blake-draws-illustrations-for-prison-visit-halls/
HRH The Princess Royal, presenting our wonderful Winston with his award. We couldn’t be more proud!
Winston, you are a wonderful, talented man and a privilege to work with. Thank you for everything.
Families of those in our care at HMP Dumfries have enjoyed a fun-filled weekend of Easter egg hunts,egg decorating and crafts. Extra bonding sessions have also been provided during the school holidays. Huge thanks to Summerhill Community Centre @AnnemarieCoult2 for their support.
This week our CEO & Chair @keithfraser2017 celebrated #HiddenHeroes at the @ButlerTrust Awards.
We were delighted to see 6️⃣ colleagues from youth justice awarded for their efforts to improve outcomes for children.
Congratulations to all the winners 🎉
Earlier this week Director General Beverley Wall joined staff recognised by @ButlerTrust for their outstanding work in supporting prisoners at Hydebank and Maghaberry. #proud
We’re extremely proud of Officer Vickers! Here's a picture of him collecting his @ButlerTrust. Amazingly it’s the third consecutive year that a member of Staff from HMP Hatfield has won a Butler trust award!
#Resettlement @hmpps @DonnyFreePress
@ButlerTrust Congratulations to #HMPBullingdon colleague Wendy for her well-deserved commendation this year 👏 👏👏
It’s great to see the @DofE sharing their incredible work with young people in custody – giving them a chance to turn their lives around on release.
Read more ⬇️ https://www.dofe.org/prisons-and-young-offender-institutions/
Don’t miss this incredibly thought provoking documentary that takes an in depth look at the work of probation staff in North Wales and the impact they have on protecting the public and changing lives. #ArBrawf
Delighted to have been able to meet our @hmpps winners and commendees at the ceremony. Many congratulations again-I am very proud of you all. Thank you for your service
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19 March 2024: HRH The Princess Royal presents the 39th Annual Butler Trust Awards in St James's Palace https://www.butlertrust.org.uk/people/awards/awards-ceremony/
#HiddenHeroes among #HiddenHeroes
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19 March 2024: HRH The Princess Royal presents the 39th Annual Butler Trust Awards in St James's Palace http://butlertrust.org.uk/ceremony
#HiddenHeroes among #HiddenHeroes
Justin Laidler , Youth Justice Worker from @northtyneYJS was recognised for all round excellence, inspiring hope in those who others struggle to reach! His ability to build trust. As chair of the @_YJB I am sure that I can speak on behalf of everyone when I say #ThankYou
Morning Tweeps -Proud and Thankful- Thank you to HRH The Princess Royal @RoyalFamily and @ButlerTrust for championing and recognising our justice #HiddenHeroes at the annual awardsProud that many working in the #YouthJusticeSector were recognised. Top Award - Justin Laidler #YJS
We are proud of #ProbationOfficer Gloria McKenna, who was presented a @ButlerTrust Award today by #HRH The Princess Royal at Kensington Palace.
Only 40 of these highly prized awards are presented annually for excellence working in #Prisons & #Probation. #WorldSocialWorkDay2024
Art work produced by people now in our custody, but who have previously served in the armed forces was recently exhibited and sold, raising a fantastic £835 for @SSAFA Thanks to @ScotVeteranComm for your support!
We'd like to share a picture of Officer Vickers just before he was awarded a @ButlerTrust award! A real credit to @hmpps and Hatfield
21 February: Butler Trust Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, visits HMP Doncaster to tour the establishment, meet staff - including two recent Butler Trust winners - and hear about some of the excellent work going on there.
Remembering Ruth Mann - podcast via @bpsofficialdfp
More Ruth
https://www.bps.org.uk/search?term=%22Ruth+Mann%22
🌟Our very own Instructor Winston is a @ButlerTrust Award Winner!
Winston has trained countless women in sewing & textiles techniques, opening them up to new opportunities & helping them gain skills & qualifications for employment. Find out more⬇️
Congratulations to @ButlerTrust Award winner Jamie from @HmpParc👏
He has been described as “The driving force behind his work within the Young Person’s Unit. He has worked tirelessly to support young people and staff in a wide range of issues.”
🌟Congratulations to Trish who has been commended by the @butlertrust!
Trish was appointed as the first Head of Resettlement & in her first 9 months she provided 411 resettlement inductions & has continued to achieve fantastic results. Find out more ⬇️