BAME women in criminal justice

The Prison Reform Trust has published ‘Counted Out’, a report on the inequalities experienced by many black, Asian and minority ethnic women in the criminal justice system. The report states that black and mixed ethnicity women are more than twice as likely as white women in the general population to be arrested, and that black […]

David Lammy to speak at Clinks’ AGM

Clinks’ 19th Annual General Meeting & Reception Thursday 2nd November 2016 at 4.15pm, free Saw Swee Hock Centre, 1 Sheffield Street, London EC2A 2AP David Lammy MP will be the keynote speaker at Clinks’ 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is always a well-attended and lively event, offering a great opportunity to network and […]

Young black people nine times more likely to be jailed than young white people

Young black people are nine times more likely to be locked up in England and Wales than young white people, according to Ministry of Justice analysis. The official exploratory study also shows that young black people are more likely to be identified with “gang concerns” and be considered a risk to others when being sentenced […]

Principles for working in criminal justice

Clinks, of whom PLIAS is a long-standing member, has published an update to ‘Clinks Thinks’, their document setting out fourteen principles and recommendations to improve the criminal justice system in order to transform lives and communities. These principles reflect the key policy issues raised by us and fellow Clinks members, and the main issues on […]

Race, mental health and criminal justice: Moving forward

This joint briefing from Nacro, Clinks, Association for Mental Health Providers, and the Race Equality Foundation explores the challenges in providing effective mental health support for people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities that have contact with the criminal justice system, and how to address the disproportional access to, and outcomes from, services. […]

Lammy Review published

On 8th September 2017, David Lammy MP published the findings of his independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system. Over the last 18 months the Lammy Review has conducted extensive research across each aspect of the criminal justice system, and considered the views of […]

New website launched

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Social Vision Communications have just finished creating us a stunning new website. Alongside new features and content, Social Vision provided a professional photographer to complement the new design, as well as revamping our logo. Take a look around, and let us know what you think via Twitter (tags: @PLIAS01 @socialvisionuk)

BTEG’s response to the Lammy Review

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic disproportionality in the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales David Lammy MP is tasked by Number 10 and the Prime Minister to undertake a review into racial bias in the Criminal Justice System, looking in depth at the issue of over-representation and poorer outcomes for people from black, Asian […]

Lammy review: emerging findings published

  Black and minority ethnic defendants are more likely to go to prison for certain types of crimes, a landmark review has found Black and minority ethnic defendants are more likely to go to prison for certain types of crime, a landmark review has found. David Lammy MP has today published the emerging findings of […]

Crisis Skylight launches in Brent

Crisis’ Skylight Brent offers a range of opportunities for Harlesden residents, particularly those who experienced homelessness, to make a real difference in their local community through neighbourhood planning, build their skills and confidence and meet new people. They provide: Volunteer opportunities with Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum, supporting you to have a say in how Harlesden develops Training and […]

Overview

PLIAS Resettlement is a community based not for profit organisation, and registered charity, located in the London Borough of Brent. Our support services are available to residents of the London Boroughs of Brent and Harrow and other Boroughs in West London. PLIAS Resettlement was formed in September 2004 and was officially established in December 2005. […]

Staff & Trustees

PLIAS’ team is made up of paid and volunteer staff. We were founded by volunteers, who have gone on to become Director’s of the charity today. Meet our staff team… Norma Hoyte | Director normah@plias.co.uk Norma is a is a founding member of PLIAS Resettlement. Norma has played a significant and prominent role in the strategic development […]