Welcome to CJSW

Welcome to the web site of the Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre.

The Centre is an independent national resource providing a range of services to those working in, or concerned about, criminal and youth justice social work services.  We work in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector service providers and with central government to identify, promote, develop and disseminate good practice and management, based on the best available evidence.

Our web site aims to provide up-to-date professional knowledge and advice; information about conferences; and professional guidance; and should be of interest to social workers and others working in the criminal justice system such as the police, prosecutors, lawyers, sentencers and those working in custodial settings.  Please visit the site regularly and let us know what you think about it and what you would like to see featured in the future.

CJSWDC Digest

For CJSWDC Digests click here. 

New CPD Course

A CPD course on women offenders will take place in February.  See Events page for info.

Regional Practitioner Network Event: March 2010 / Annual Y J Conference Flyer

Network Event: The March Regional Practitioner Network Event will focus on Pro Social Modelling, more information is available here. Slides from the recent run of Practitioner Network events are now available in the 'Publications' section of the website, under 'Other CJSWDC Publications'.

Annual youth justice conference:  In June, 'It's a Criminal Waste - 10 years on' - call for workshops

Please click here for flyer information only. No bookings are being taken at this time, as information and application forms will be sent to your LA Youth Justice Co-ordinator or equivalent at the end of March/early April. Please do not contact us directly regarding this conference.  More information will be posted on website at a later date.