Formation | April 2017 |
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Founder | Ryan Jarvis[1] |
Founded at | Manchester, England |
Type | Nonprofit |
Registration no. | 11727073 |
Legal status | Community Interest Company |
Purpose | Activism, Reform, Justice |
Location | |
Region served | England & Wales |
Fields | Law, Policy, Advocacy |
Official language | English |
Ryan Jarvis.[2] | |
Main organ | Board of Members |
Affiliations | Criminal Justice Hub |
Award(s) | Best Criminal Justice NPO 2020 |
Website | https://www.conviction.org.uk |
Conviction C.I.C. is a United Kingdom-based non-profit community interest company.[3] Founded by Ryan Jarvis, Conviction states that its mission is to help people and communities navigate and have a voice in the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The organisation is volunteer-led and provides advocacy, legal casework support, and engages in policy work to ensure fair treatment and access to essential resources.
Conviction was founded in April 2017 by Ryan Jarvis. The primary aim was to assist incarcerated individuals who lacked financial resources to access proper guidance and support. As the demand for support grew, Conviction expanded its services to offer comprehensive help, advice, and guidance throughout the entire criminal justice journey.
Conviction provides professional independent criminal justice advocacy services to help people and communities navigate the criminal justice system. This includes ensuring fair treatment and effective participation in legal processes.
The organisation offers comprehensive casework support, assisting individuals with managing their legal cases through expert advice and guidance.
Conviction engages in policy discussions and advocates for positive change within the criminal justice system. The organisation works to influence policies to create a more equitable system.
The Criminal Justice Hub is an online resource aimed at empowering individuals and enhancing community understanding of the criminal justice system. It includes:
Conviction has been recognised for its efforts in advocating for individuals within the criminal justice system. The organisation's achievements include the Best Criminal Justice NPO of the Year award by SME News Legal Awards in 2020.[5]
Conviction relies on volunteers to maximise its resources. The organisation benefits from the commitment of volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to support its mission.