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Campaigning for SmartJustice
Below are some campaigning ideas for SmartJustice activists. If you are interested in becoming more involved or setting up a local group, contact Sinead Hanks on 0207 689 7734 or sinead.hanks@smartjustice.org
Get Informed
Register for regular SmartJustice updates including news of events, successful projects and new campaigns by emailing info@smartjustice.org. Please pass the updates on to anyone who may be interested.
Get Circulating
Email us at info@smartjustice.org if you would like to hand out our SmartJustice literature to friends, relatives and colleagues, we´ll put it in the post to you.
Get in Print
Write a letter to your local newspaper or an article for your student magazine supporting the aims of SmartJustice. You will have more chance of getting your letter published if you link it to a subject in the local news, such as a court case or reports of overcrowding at a local prison.
Get Political
Write to your MP protesting about the rising prison population and demanding more investment in community solutions. For a sample letter and details of how to reach your MP click here.
For some sample questions to ask your MP about criminal justice (and to read our Smart responses) click here.
Alternatively, write about a local issue that you believe is contributing to more crime and anti-social behaviour such as lack of youth provision in your area.
Get Involved
From magistrates to mentors - the criminal justice system is in need of volunteers so don't miss out on your chance to make a difference. Follow this link to find out what you can do www.rethinking.org.uk/involve/what.
Get Talking
Invite SmartJustice to conduct a talk at your community group, school or college. Alternatively you could organise your own talk, debate or discussion group. For more details contact us.
Below are some campaigning ideas for SmartJustice activists. If you are interested in becoming more involved or setting up a local group, contact Sinead Hanks on 0207 689 7734 or sinead.hanks@smartjustice.org
Get Informed
Register for regular SmartJustice updates including news of events, successful projects and new campaigns by emailing info@smartjustice.org. Please pass the updates on to anyone who may be interested.
Get Circulating
Email us at info@smartjustice.org if you would like to hand out our SmartJustice literature to friends, relatives and colleagues, we´ll put it in the post to you.
Get in Print
Write a letter to your local newspaper or an article for your student magazine supporting the aims of SmartJustice. You will have more chance of getting your letter published if you link it to a subject in the local news, such as a court case or reports of overcrowding at a local prison.
Get Political
Write to your MP protesting about the rising prison population and demanding more investment in community solutions. For a sample letter and details of how to reach your MP click here.
For some sample questions to ask your MP about criminal justice (and to read our Smart responses) click here.
Alternatively, write about a local issue that you believe is contributing to more crime and anti-social behaviour such as lack of youth provision in your area.
Get Involved
From magistrates to mentors - the criminal justice system is in need of volunteers so don't miss out on your chance to make a difference. Follow this link to find out what you can do www.rethinking.org.uk/involve/what.
Get Talking
Invite SmartJustice to conduct a talk at your community group, school or college. Alternatively you could organise your own talk, debate or discussion group. For more details contact us.
