ACOOP WINS COMMENDATION

ACOOP has been highly commended in the organisational category of the annual Una Padel Award 2009.  

 

This Award seeks to reward unrecognised commitment, determination and potential. Nominations are invited in support of those people, or organisations, who are felt to have made, or show the potential for making, a real contribution to helping improve the lives of offenders, victims, families and communities, across all sectors of criminal and social justice.  

 

Una Padel was a director of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, an independent charity that informs and educates about all aspects of crime and the criminal justice system. She was a tireless campaigner for social justice and penal reform. Her undisputed integrity and determined commitment to treating people with decency and respect was an inspiration to those who knew her.

 

“We come across many organisations and people working in the criminal and social justice sectors and are often struck by their dedication and achievements, which often go unrecognised”.

 

The Una Padel Award was launched in 2007 to recognise the outstanding contribution made by these organisations and individuals.