Bishop Rachel has launched an online survey for young people in Gloucestershire aged 13-18 on their views of the criminal justice system. She wants to hear what young people think about what prison is for and what would make society a better place.
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Bishop Rachel says: “As Anglican Bishop for Prisons, I go into lots of prisons and speak to Ministers in Parliament. We hear a lot about what would make society better and thinking about how our criminal justice system fits in is crucial.
I’m taking time this year to listen to young people about what they think. They are the future and it’s important we include their voices in policy-making. As well as this online survey, I’m speaking to groups of young people and holding a one day conference in the autumn where I want to hear all their original thoughts and opinions.”
The findings of the survey will inform Bishop Rachel’s work in the House of Lords as she speaks to Government Ministers and as Anglican Bishop for Prisons.
To watch a video from Bishop Rachel please visit our Youth Voices webpage
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Hello Rachel, my name is Ashley, I am 31 years of age and have been through the whole system, from care as a child to secure units, young offenders and hmp prisons. I have various views on the system and what could benefit the rehabilitation system we currently have. Please could you contact me as I heard on the national prison radio that you plan on speaking in commons about the rehabilitation methods and views and i would like to have some ideas put forward on the matter if possible. i feel like you are a good person to get points across and having experienced the full system I have a little understanding of faults within it. Please could you contact me regarding this it would be great to talk.
Hello Ashley, thank you for your message. Bishop Rachel’s office will get back to you directly in September, via email.