Her Majesty's Deputy Chief Inspector of Probation for England and Wales (2014-2015)
Prof Neal Hazel's Recognition (14)
External Examiner at University of Manchester
National Children's Bureau Trustee and Director
2024
Recognition Type Committee/board/panel member or chair (external) URL https://www.ncb.org.uk/
Chair of HMPPS NW Young Adults project strategic board
2021 - 2023
Recognition Type Committee/board/panel member or chair (external) Description NW prisons and probation project to operationalize the contemporary evidence base for young adults. Affiliated Organisations Ministry of Justice Research Centres/Groups Centre for Research on Inclusive Society Projects Working constructively with young adults in the CJS
Member of GMCA Resettlement Consortium strategic board
2021
Recognition Type Committee/board/panel member or chair (external) Description Project to improve resettlement after custody for children in Greater Manchester. Affiliated Organisations Greater Manchester Combined Authority Research Centres/Groups Centre for Research on Inclusive Society
Member of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
2018
Recognition Type Committee/board/panel member or chair (external) Description The non-departmental public body (sponsored by the MoJ) responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales. Appointed and reappointed by the Board by the Secretary of States for Justice. Led the development of the new guiding principle for the youth justice system (Child First). Board lead for custody, resettlement, and revising case management guidance across the sector. Affiliated Organisations Ministry of Justice Research Centres/Groups Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy Org Units School of Health & Society
University of SalfordURL https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/youth-justice-board-for-england-and-wales
MOPAC: Developing a Child First position statement (2023)
2023 - 2023
Recognition Type Consultancy Description Supporting the Mayor of London's Policing and Crime office to develop a Child First position statement to inform its own practice and partnership work (e.g. governance of Metropolitan Police Service) with children across the capital. Research Centres/Groups Centre for Research on Inclusive Society
Invited national training to prison officers (Unlocked Graduates)
2021
Recognition Type Consultancy Description Providing training on Constructive Resettlement. URL https://unlockedgrads.org.uk/
Independent Director of Youth Custody Service Covid-19 Research Evaluation (CoRE) Programme (2020-22)
2020 - 2022
Recognition Type Consultancy Affiliated Organisations Ministry of Justice URL https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluating-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-youth-custody-service
Invited Constructive Resettlement training to staff in multiple prisons (e.g. HMP Manchester, HMP Risley)
2020 - 2023
Recognition Type Consultancy Affiliated Organisations Ministry of Justice Research Centres/Groups Centre for Research on Inclusive Society Projects Working constructively with young adults in the CJS
Invited guest lecturer (e.g. University of Keele, University of Loughborough)
2021
Recognition Type Presentation - other Affiliated Organisations Loughborough University
University of Keele
International Self-Report Delinquency Study steering group member (2024-)
2024
Recognition Type Professional association (e.g. president, fellow or member of a society or discipline network) Description Network of 30+ countries adopting and adapting the ISRD survey of youth crime and victimisation. Projects A National Survey of Online and Offline Youth Offending and Victimization URL https://isrdstudy.org/
TRYJustice Network steering group member
2022
Recognition Type Professional association (e.g. president, fellow or member of a society or discipline network) Description A transdisciplinary network of youth justice contacts across different industries and areas of expertise, convened to reach positions on policy and academic issues. URL https://www.tryjustice.org.uk/
Co-chair of the Youth Justice Academic Liaison Group (YJB)
2019
Recognition Type Professional association (e.g. president, fellow or member of a society or discipline network) Description Network comprising 60+ international leading academics, convening regular responses to requests for guidance from policymakers (convened by the Youth Justice Board / Ministry of Justice). Affiliated Organisations Ministry of Justice Research Centres/Groups Centre for Research on Inclusive Society