Anne Peaker Lecture 2024: Inspiring Futures
Anne Peaker Anne Peaker was a pioneer of arts for, and by, people in the criminal justice system. Our annual lecture honours her work and legacy, which forms the basis of the […]
Best practice in working with people with mental health problems on probation: what the evidence tells us
In this evidence review, Professor Charlie Brooker, honorary professor at Royal Holloway, University of London and Dr Coral Sirdifield, Senior Research Associate at the University of Lincoln, look at: The […]
Creating Roots for well-being through art
This blog is guest written by Mark Jones. Mark is Director at Higher Plain and Visiting Professor of Criminology at University South Wales Contributing Authors with links to individual blogs [...]
Inspiring Futures Online Exhibition
Inspiring Futures has been an ambitious programme of work led by the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) delivered over 3 years. The Inspiring Futures project was a unique collaboration […]
NCJAA presents Inspire and the Inspiring Futures project online virtual exhibition
Here at the NCJAA our aim is to ensure the arts are used within the criminal justice system as a springboard for positive change. Against the backdrop of a volatile […]
The Anne Peaker Lecture 2023
Here at the NCJAA our aim is to ensure the arts are used within the criminal justice system as a springboard for positive change. Against the backdrop of a volatile […]
Introducing Sarah Hartley as NCJAA Co-Chair as Simon Ruding steps down
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance is thrilled to introduce Sarah Hartley as the newly appointed Co-Chair of the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance, commencing January 2023. Sarah has worked [...]
Perspectives of arts organisations on the commissioning of prison-based arts projects through the Dynamic Purchasing System
This blog has been guest written by three leaders of small specialist arts organisations that work in prisons in England and Wales The shift from partnership working and collaboration with […]
Inspiring Futures: showcasing project outcomes
Inspiring Futures is an ambitious programme of work led by the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA). It is a unique partnership of eight leading arts organisations providing creative work [...]
Meet our new NCJAA Manager
We’re thrilled to introduce Lorraine Maher who joined the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance as the new NCJAA Manager to lead our team for the next year. Lorraine joined the [...]