At this year’s Napo AGM in Newcastle, we’re excited to present an incredibly important professional session on anti-racism, and we’re calling on all members to join the conversation.
With the recent race-riots in the UK, and the rest of the world facing so many challenges around social justice and racism, it’s time for us to dig deep and explore how these issues affect our work in probation and family courts.
This session is all about looking at what anti-racism means for us as professionals, especially in today’s complex climate.
We’ve brought together an impressive line-up of speakers with a wealth of experience and perspectives that will get us thinking about how we can bring anti-racism into our everyday practice.
HOPE not Hate – Nick Lowles, Chief Executive
HOPE not hate is one of the UK’s leading organisations when it comes to tackling racism and extremism. Their work focuses on everything from grassroots activism to influencing policy. HOPE not hate will be showing us how challenging hate and division can make a real difference in our sectors, helping us understand the big picture and how we can apply it to our own roles.
Show Racism the Red Card – Ged Grebby, Chief Executive
For years, Ged Grebby has been using the power of football to challenge racism and reach young people and professionals alike. Ged’s going to talk about how education is a key tool in tackling racism and how we, as professionals, can play our part in making sure our workplaces and communities are inclusive, safe, and fair.
HMPPS (Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service) – Phil Copple, Director General of Operations
Phil Copple will be attending to shed some light on what they are doing to embed anti-racism into policy and practice – not just for clients, but staff members too.
Cafcass – Katrina Igbinovia, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead
Katrina Igbinovia from Cafcass will also be able to give insight into the strides Cafcass are taking to ensure racial inequality doesn’t play out. Her insights are going to be key for anyone wanting to advocate for change in these vital areas.
Ian Lawrence, General Secretary, Napo
Finally, we’ve got Ian Lawrence, our own General Secretary, rounding off the session. Ian’s been leading Napo’s commitment to equality, fairness, and inclusion for years. He’ll be speaking about the union’s role in challenging racism within the probation and family courts and how we can all take action to make sure anti-racism is at the core of what we do. Ian’s passion for this cause is sure to leave us all inspired.
This line-up brings together some truly powerful voices, and they’re ready to challenge us to think differently about our work and the systems we operate in. The session promises to be lively, informative, and – most importantly – practical, offering real ideas on how we can all be part of driving change.
So, make sure you’re there! This isn’t just another AGM session – it’s a chance to be part of a conversation that matters. Let’s step up, learn, and commit to making anti-racism a key part of our professional practice.
