Hampton Trust recommissioned to deliver CARA and JUNO across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Hampton Trust have been recommissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, to deliver CARA and JUNO across the policing area.
Both CARA (for domestic abuse offenders) and JUNO (for female offenders) are interventions that are used as part of a Conditional Caution for first-time offenders. They are an alternative to going to court and aim to help offenders address the underlying causes of their behaviour whilst still being held accountable.
Chantal Hughes, Chief Executive of Hampton Trust, said: “We have been delivering CARA in collaboration with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary for 13 years since first piloting it here, and we’re looking forward to continuing to contribute our expertise and experience in this area.
“Our evaluations continue to show that intervention not only increases the offenders’ motivation to address their behaviour, but also delivers for victims, with the majority of those who were still in contact with the offender reporting a positive change in their behaviour.
“One of the key challenges facing women in the criminal justice system is that traditional approaches fail to recognise and address their unique circumstances and needs, particularly their experiences as both victims and offenders. Many women involved in the criminal justice system have experienced complex trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse from a young age. JUNO’s gender-responsive, trauma-informed approach creates a safe space to address these underlying issues with great success. Since 2022, more than 80% of women who completed JUNO did not reoffend.”
