Equal Access to Justice

MEET THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE TEAM (funded by the Henry Smith Charity)

The project's main aim is to support and encourage people to get Equal Access to Justice in the Criminal Justice System by delivering informal workshops to groups of people with Learning Difficulties and their carers in order to raise awareness and ultimately improve wellbeing.

The workshops are delivered by our project workers who themselves have Learning Difficulties; they are supported at each session by our project support workers.

Workshops

Keeping Safe
Disability Hate Crime
Abuse and Bullying

The Safe Places scheme

What is it?

The scheme helps people with learning disabilities to deal with any incident that takes place while they’re out and about in the community. Incidents could range from harassment or bullying to just needing directions. VOICE UK are working with Derby City Council to introduce the scheme in Derby. The EAJ Team will be running training workshops for people with learning disabilities on how the scheme works.

OCN

What is it?

The course builds on the ‘Keeping Safe’ workshops to give learners more detailed information on how to stay safe. The course includes sessions on: The Green Cross Code; Fire Safety; Safety on public transport and much more. The course lasts for ten weeks and at the end learners receive a nationally recognised qualification from the OCN.

Please contact Daniel Haslam, Equal Access to Justice Project Co-ordinator, if you would like to book a workshop on 01332 291042 or email danielhaslam@voiceuk.org.uk or discuss any other training.

Our OCN workshop at The Clocktower Business Centre, Chesterfield.

You can email daniel on danielhaslam@voiceuk.org.uk

You can write to Daniel Haslam at VOICE UK, Kelvin House, RTC Business Park, London Road,
DERBY DE24 8UP

You can call Daniel Haslam on 01332 291042

MEET THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE TEAM

Daniel Haslam, Equal Access to Justice Project Co-ordinator

My name is Daniel Haslam and I’m the Equal Access to Justice (EAJ) Project Coordinator. Prior to having this role I was the project’s support worker and I really enjoy working with such a great team. One of my favourite things about working at VOICE UK is meeting people working in similar areas and on similar projects who have a real interest in creating change and improving services and support for people with learning disabilities. Before joining VOICE UK I worked for Derbyshire Constabulary.

Kayleigh Hawkins, Equal Access to Justice Support Worker

I’m Kayleigh Hawkins and I work as the Equal Access to Justice Project support worker. I have worked for Voice UK for 8 months and have loved every minute! Every day is very different and the challenges are unique.

I have taught IT for 8 years and have spent the last 2 years as an education support worker for people with learning disabilities.

I love rock climbing and hate push biking!

CLAIRE Hodson, Equal Access To Justice Project Worker

I am a project worker for the Equal Access to Justice team at Voice UK. I have worked here for 3 years and volunteered for 6 months before getting the job. Before starting here I was at college and have done loads of different, interesting courses. I have volunteered at Scope for 9 years now and have recently started volunteering at Derbyshire Autism Services Group which is based in Ripley.

I love to sing and am in a singing group called BeVox, we sing anywhere from day centres for the elderly to shopping centres and train stations. I look forward to doing more workshops and activities, meeting new people and travelling to interesting places.