On Monday 20th April 2009 I attended the MAMAA conference in London which was a identifying victims needs and promoting positive practice day.
Tracy, Lynn Costello MBE presenting the 'Making a difference' award to me
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Conference 2010 Secondary Victims of Violent Crime Has placing victims at the heart of the criminal justice system created a better understanding of and service delivery to victims of violent crime? DATE: 23rd February 2010 TIME: 9.30am – 4.45pm (Reg from 8.45) VENUE: Congress Hall, London, WC1B 3LS “Putting the needs of victims and the witnesses of crime at the heart of the criminal justice system is essential in order that people’s confidence is maintained and everyone is reassured that justice is on the side of the law-abiding majority. This bill will make a significant contribution to our reform of the criminal justice system.” Rt. Hon. Jack Straw 14th January 2009 “I believe that putting the needs of victims and witnesses of crime at the heart of the criminal justice system is essential...” Rt. Hon. Alan Johnson 20th January 2009 Confirmed Speakers Rt. Hon David Hanson MP- Minister of State responsible for crime and policing Kathleen O’Hara-Psychologist, Victim Advocate USA Eve Henderson, SAMM Abroad David Burrowes MP, Shadow Minister for Justice Lissa Matthews, Victims Champion Office Owen Sharp, Executive Director of Operations & Deputy Chief Executive - Victim Support Cathy Owen, Family Liaison Advisor, Family Liaison Advisory Team, Homicida and Serious Crime Command Chief Superindendent John Carnochan - Strathclyde Police Violence Reduction Unit Katrina Glennie, Acting Senior Probation Officer Victim Liaison Service National Probation Service Examining how victims have been placed at the centre of the criminal justice system and how this is being recognised at grass roots level. This conference is a must for anyone who works within the criminal justice system, and those come into contact with secondary victims of violent crime, in their role.
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On Monday 20th April 2009 I attended the MAMAA conference in London which was a identifying victims needs and promoting positive practice.
The day was a huge success and I was there to collect my award for making a difference. I was nominated by a friend Jennie saunders and was selected by an independent panel to receive this national award to show recognition for the work I did to bring in Ryan’s law and work I continue to do.
I would like to say a huge thanks to MAMAA for an excellent day all round and to Jennie who nominated me and also to Bob Walter MP, as without him my work may have gone unnoticed in Parliament.
I would like to dedicate my award to all murder victims with my baby boy Ryan at top of my list.
.R.I.P Angels and we will continue to fight for justice
Please email me if you require any further information on the work I do or would like any information on upcoming events.
The MAMAA conference is going to be held annually now and the next one to be held next year I will put on here when I have a date.
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