Drug Interventions Programme

DIP/PPO Conference 2009

This two day national conference was held on 18 and 19 June 2009 at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham.

It was an opportunity for stakeholders involved in the delivery of the Drug Interventions Programmes (DIP) and the Prolific and other Priority Offenders Scheme (PPO) to hear about current and future key strategic challenges and share good practice.

The format of the first day had a strategic focus and included a number of key speakers, including Alan Campbell MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Crime Reduction. The second day consisted of a series of workshop sessions providing effective practice in areas such as approaches to managing offenders, tackling alcohol misuse and addressing housing needs for offenders.

The conference also gave ample opportunity, including an informal drinks reception at the end of the first day, to network with colleagues and share ideas.

Day one, 18 June 2009

Welcome presentation - Sally Richards Head of the Offender based Intervention Unit welcomed the delegates to the National Conference on Reducing Crime through Offenders Based Interventions.

Key speaker – Minister Alan Campbell: speech by Alan Campbell MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Crime Reduction.

Key Speaker – Mandie Campbell: speech by Mandie Campbell, Director, Drugs and Alcohol Directorate in the Home Office on the key successes and key challenges for the OBIU programme.

Key Speaker – Paul Hayes, NTA: presentation on drug use and reintegration.

Key Speaker – Sally Lewis: presentation by Sally Lewis, Chief Officer of Avon and Somerset Probation Area on Integrated Offender Management.

Key Speaker – Julia Hodson: presentation by Julia Hodson QPM, Chief Constable Nottinghamshire on Integrated Offender Management.