Circles UK

19/08/2026

This disturbing report by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) identifies the UK as a high volume user of live streamed sexual abuse.

18/08/2026

Circles UK is deeply saddened to learn of Lady Val’s sudden passing. She will be remembered with respect and affection for her tireless commitment to improving conditions in prisons and championing the successful reintegration of people back into their communities. Her advocacy, compassion, and determination have left a lasting legacy, and we are grateful for the impact she made in a field where her voice truly mattered.

17/08/2026

Circles UK welcomes any effort that addresses the backlog in mental health appointments. Hopefully this initiative to open mental health centres in libraries and public spaces will bring some much-needed support.

Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

14/08/2026

Clinks through their evidence library published an evidence review On Reframing Masculinity and the Justice System by Dr Sophie King-Hill.

13/08/2026

Circles UK welcomes the Home Office’s publication of standards to cover interventions for all types of stalking and domestic abuse perpetrators.

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04/08/2026

Circles UK is following the emerging evidence on the impact of social media bans on children with great interest. This report presents another view in the debate.

29/07/2026

We were saddened to hear that former Trustee of Circles UK, Peter Mate, has died.
We are grateful for all that Peter contributed to the work of Circles UK while he was a Board member, and are thinking of his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.

22/07/2026

Circles UK would like to thank Lord Timpson for his support of Circles of Support and Accountability prior to, and while he was the Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, and his desire to see the provision of Circles across England and Wales. It has been much appreciated.

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20/07/2026

The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse’s 2026 report provides useful information on the scale and nature of child sexual abuse in England and Wales.

The CSA Centre’s 2026 report Scale and nature of child sexual abuse: Review of evidence brings together data from the Office for National Statistics’ Crime Survey for England and Wales, official data from 2024/25, and prominent international research to provide a detailed account of what we curr...

11/07/2026

If you've been thinking about volunteering in a Circle of Support and Accountability and are in the South East of England, please see the post below by Circles South East .

- Could you spare a few hours to help change someone's future?

Volunteering isn't just about giving your time - it's about offering hope, encouragement, and the chance for someone to build a safer, more positive future.
At Circles South East, our volunteers play a vital role in supporting people to make lasting changes in their lives. It's a rewarding opportunity to be part of something that has a real impact on individuals and communities alike.

If you've been thinking about volunteering, now could be the perfect time to get involved.

Call us on 01235 816050
Find out more: www.circlessoutheast.org.uk/volunteering

Together, we can make a difference.