Staff networks and forums
Networks are a place for celebrating diversity, a trusted space for discussing issues of concern that you may feel are hard to raise elsewhere, offering a listening ear, providing peer support and giving a collective voice on issues. Most importantly, our networks are there to support you and allow you to bring your whole self to work.
Why they are important
With our MOJ Staff Networks we want to build a sense of community. Our networks are helping to shape the culture and behaviours of our organisation by embracing the ideas, passion and knowledge of the people who work here and creating a truly diverse and inclusive organisation.
MOJ Staff Networks
The MOJ has a number of staff networks you can be part of:
- able Disability network
- Carers network
- Christians in MOJ
- Gender Equality network
- Job-Share network
- MOJ EU Nationals network
- EU Settlement Scheme
- MOJ Muslim network
- Parents network
- PROUD
- SPIRIT
- Supporting the Workplace In Menopause
- The Civil Service Jewish Network
MOJ Staff Forums
Staff forums are similar to networks but provide a safer, confidential space for staff of particular groups to get together with no governance or reporting requirements of the chairs. You can also join these forums:
- MINT – Support forum run for and by trans, non-binary and intersex staff
- Safe Space – support forum for domestic abuse victims
HMPPS Staff Networks
The HMPPS has the following networks available for staff to join. You can contact the network for more information, including how to participate by emailing the addresses listed here:
- DAWN – Disability, Advocacy Wellbeing Network (DAWN_HMPPS@justice.gov.uk)
- PiPP – Pride in Prison and Probation (PiPP_HMPPS@justice.gov.uk)
- RISE – Racial Inclusion and Striving for Equality (RISE_HMPPS@justice.gov.uk)
You are most welcome to join these networks and forums.
Tackling Unacceptable Behaviours Unit (TUBU)
We all deserve to work in an environment that allows us to be our best and that makes us proud to be part of HMPPS. Discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation is contrary to our core values and will not be tolerated.
TUBU offers staff support through:
- Confidential Helpline – call 0300 131 0052, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
- Mediation – This service seeks to resolve workplace conflict
- Climate Assessments – These will assess the climate at individual business units to identify issues experienced by staff
- Investigations– a specialist investigation service, to enable managers to access trained investigators, and/or advice or signposting for more complex and serious cases