Lorraine whitty
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Lorraine whitty
@lorrainetwhitty
Work in penal reform @IPRT, former credit union board member, restaurant frequenter, book-clubber. Never met a creme brulee or Picpoul I didn't like!
Dublin, Ireland Katılım Ağustos 2012
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Did you miss us discussing rehabilitative opportunities in prison with the Joint Committee on Justice yest?
We focused on living conditions, mental health supports, post-release barriers and more. 📄
IPRT Opening Statement from 32:25. ⬇️ #SeeForYourself
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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And that's a wrap! It's been a privilege to be part of @IPRT working with this brilliant crew and so many others across the sector, achieving change together (100s!) Baton passed to @mojoyce100 💪 and looking forward to my next chapter @probation_irl #inclusion #justice #Equality
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We're really looking forward to this! 👍
*Final* chance to register for this event exploring how to make higher education more accessible for people with convictions ⬇
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The launch of Unlocking Potential, a project aiming to make higher education more accessible for people with convictions takes place on Jan 17
To find out more & register: bit.ly/3EZaEhQ
@MU_MAP #maynoothlaw @HelloMi_lab @IPRT @probation_irl @IrishPrisons @PathwaysP
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A look at the reality of delays in the youth justice system, featuring comment from youth justice all stars @ashlinggolden and @LouiseForde 📰
"All these delays are doing is proving to young people that the system doesn’t work"
✍ @ConorGallaghe_r
irishtimes.com/news/crime-and…
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The Parole Board has a new website! 💻
The site contains details on the role of the Parole Board, info for applicants, info for victims, as well as contact details. (Also a useful resource for anyone who would like to know more about the parole process!)
gov.ie/en/organisatio…
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Further recommendations for #Ireland to #ratifyOPCAT from States including #Cyprus #CzechRepublic #France #Ghana #Lebanon #Lithuania and #Mauritius. Strong signal from our international peers that 🇮🇪's 14-year delay in ratifying OPCAT is unacceptable. ❌ #UPR39 @ICCLtweet
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Pls RT! IPRT is inviting tenders for the conducting of a scoping study on access to rights for people detained in forensic mental health settings in Ireland. 📑
Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 26 November. #IHRECsupported
Further details: iprt.ie/latest-news/in…
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Molly Joyce: Public education and awareness is so important, @ScotSentencing guidelines as discussed by Sheriff Principal Turnbull are a fantastic example of how to teach the public how sentencing works. #SentencingInIreland
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Delighted to be attending 'Closing the Revolving Door - Travellers' insights and recommendations' this morn along with 350+ others! #TPIConf2021 @SSGTIrl Congratulations Anne Costello, the dynamo behind the work and achievements of TPI! dropbox.com/s/htd768b3jy81…
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Very powerful start to a very important conference. Delighted to be in attendance.
St Stephen's Green Trust@SSGTIrl
#TPIConf2021 wonderful address from Pres Higgins opening our conference this morning. Powerful and true words 'uncaring, hostile and ignorant' attitudes towards Travellers from Irish society. It needs to change.
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And we're delighted to see him receive it, too! Congratulations again on your shortlisting, Kevin — it was definitely well-deserved.
Irish Penal Reform Trust@IPRT
Can you tell that our Treasurer Kevin was delighted to receive his physical Charity Impact Award certificate from @The_Wheel_IRL? 😁 To a small charity working to achieve big reforms, the recognition of Kevin's dedication as a voluntary Board member goes a long way! 💪
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Trying to capture penal reform in 2020 has been like trying to catch a fast-flowing river with your hands - but @IPRT team has done it! I've never met a more hard-working bunch of people. Thank you! @MartynMichelle @PamDrumgoole @lorrainetwhitty @mmjjoyce @LynFallon #PIPS2020
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Biobanks within the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute collaborate with other medical institutions. This is vital for developing new tests and treatments to ensure better outcomes for patients. Dr Martin Barr #biobanking2021 #TSJCI #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #TSJCIResearch
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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: IPRT will launch 'Progress in the Penal System 2020' at an online event on Tues 26 January 2021 @ 4.30pm (GMT). 📅
In exactly two weeks' time we'll be kicking off the event – more info and a link to register below. 👇 All welcome!
iprt.ie/upcoming-event…
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Are you passionate about social justice and penal reform? Come join us in Spring 2021!
Just under one week remaining to get your applications in! ⏰
Irish Penal Reform Trust@IPRT
Time for our favourite announcement each year... IPRT is now accepting applications for our Spring 2021 Policy & Advocacy Volunteer Programme! 🙌 Closing: Monday 14th Dec. Pls RT! (Due to COVID-19 restrictions, placements will be offered remotely. 💻) iprt.ie/volunteers/
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Can you help us explore issues of racial & ethnic equality? 🔍
We are inviting tenders for the research of a report examining the rights and experiences of migrants & ethnic minorities in the Irish penal system.
Closing 21 Dec. Pls RT! #IHRECsupported
iprt.ie/iprt-research-…
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Congratulations to all organisations but especially @ChildRightsIRL for the @Carmichael_IRL Annual Report Award in Category 3! 👏🥳 @IPRT was delighted to be shortlisted and rub shoulders with these great orgs 👇#gga2020 #goodgovernanceawards
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