In 2013 the Ministry of Justice commissioned an evaluation of the latter years work of the first two Circles pilot Projects; Hampshire and Thames Valley Circles and The Lucy Faithfull Foundation Circles. The report, published on 13th March 2014 has some affirming and hopeful findings, while recognizing that its remit and scope was never to validate the ‘success’ or otherwise of Circles of Support and Accountability, in reducing sexual reoffending.
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Criminal Justice Alliance Award - Outstanding Organisation 2019Circles UK receives the Criminal Justice Alliance ‘Outstanding Organisation’ award for 2019’
Criminal Justice Alliance Award - Outstanding Journalism 2019Sky News correspondent and presenter Adele Robinson receives the Criminal Justice Alliance ‘Outstanding Journalism’ award for 2019, for the documentary made about Circles 'Inside the Circle' - still available to watch HERE
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