Welcome to Conviction! We're committed to advancing justice and fairness in the criminal justice system across England and Wales. Our team of passionate advocates, reformers, changemakers, and community champions works tirelessly to make a positive impact every day.

Explore the stories and backgrounds of the incredible individuals driving our mission. Each profile highlights their unique contributions and the energy they bring to our cause.

A quick note: Some of our team members prefer to remain anonymous due to their other commitments. If you need to verify the identity of anyone representing Conviction, please use our verification request form or call us at 0161 552 1954. We appreciate your understanding and support!

Conviction Team

Debbie Garth

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Volunteer Administrator

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Debbie is a diligent volunteer administrator at Conviction, generously offering her valuable time and expertise during peak periods. Her extensive background in office management and administration within the NHS, including her tenure at the renowned Christie Hospital in Manchester, equips…

Ryan Jarvis

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Service Manager & Criminal Justice Advocate

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Ryan is the driving force behind Conviction. A regulated sole practitioner and award-winning criminal justice advocate, Ryan founded Conviction in 2017, fueled by a passion to challenge systemic injustices and promote meaningful reform. His unwavering commitment to advocating for…

Shirley McNaught

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Member of the Board

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Shirley is a valued member of Conviction's Board, lending her extensive experience and insightful guidance on critical areas within the criminal justice system. Her multifaceted career, including roles as a caseworker with Women's Aid, a teaching assistant in a pupil…

Scott Pileckas

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Head of Volunteer Management

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Scott brings a wealth of experience and a deep-seated commitment to public service to his role as Head of Volunteer Management at Conviction. With nearly thirty years of community engagement and a robust background in data-driven research, Scott is committed…

Sarah Sheehan

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Technology and Automation Specialist

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Sarah is a highly skilled Legal Technology and Automation Specialist volunteering with Conviction. Based in Oxfordshire, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise from her role as an independent consultant lawyer, where she collaborates with both UK and international legal practices. With…

Criminal Justice Hub

Japhet Bonney

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Agile Delivery Manager

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Japhet's year-long tenure at the Criminal Justice Hub has seen him play a pivotal role in ensuring the platform's agile and efficient development. As Agile Delivery Manager, Japhet oversees the successful execution of projects, fostering collaboration, and maintaining alignment with…

Caroline Christie

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Head of Content Design

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Caroline brings a wealth of experience from the worlds of journalism, editing, and content design to the Criminal Justice Hub. Her impressive portfolio boasts collaborations with renowned brands like Google, YouTube, Jaguar Land Rover, and Siemens, as well as esteemed…

Fi Dunnington

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Content Designer (Team Lead)

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Fi, a content designer with over a year's experience at the Criminal Justice Hub, believes in the power of design to influence both function and emotion. She understands that human decisions are driven by feelings and strives to create content…

Leah Friedman

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Product Manager

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Leah brings over 6 years of experience in complex project and program management to the Criminal Justice Hub, having honed her skills in impactful sectors like the NHS, Public Health Scotland, and Tesco. Her passion for making a tangible difference…

Martin Harrison

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Content Designer

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Martin, a seasoned content designer, is lending his expertise to the Criminal Justice Hub's website launch. He's adeptly reviewing and refining existing content, ensuring it aligns with government guidelines and seamlessly integrates into the new LocalGov Drupal CMS. Martin's extensive…

Dr Elena Hill-Artamonova

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Head of User Research

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With a decade of experience and an unwavering passion for user-centric design, Elena leads our User Research team with a focus on uncovering deep insights that fuel exceptional experiences. Her expertise spans a wide range of research methodologies, from in-depth…

Ryan Jarvis

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Service Owner

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Ryan is the visionary behind the Criminal Justice Hub, having been passionately involved since its inception in 2018. His unwavering commitment to criminal justice reform has driven him to establish and nurture this platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration. At…

Tessa Jones

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Content Designer (Team Lead)

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Tessa, a seasoned deputy chief sub-editor with experience spanning print, digital, newsletters, and social media, brings her meticulous eye for detail and passion for clear communication to the Criminal Justice Hub. Her love for planning, research, proofing, and creating ensures…

Kumar Macharla

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Drupal Developer

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Kumar is a highly skilled full-stack developer generously lending his expertise to the Criminal Justice Hub. With a proven track record leading teams and developing a wide array of business applications, Kumar's proficiency spans various web technologies including Drupal, ReactJS,…

Matt Marlow

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Content Designer

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Matt has been creating and updating content for an NHS IT department for over a decade; ensuring technical material is easy to understand for users with varying IT knowledge. With a love for the written word from an early age, he…

Scott Pileckas

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User Researcher

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Scott, driven by a lifelong commitment to public service, brings his wealth of experience and passion for data-driven insights to the Criminal Justice Hub as a dedicated User Researcher. His nearly three decades of community engagement, combined with his commercial…

Juliana Reiner

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User Researcher

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Juliana is a passionate user researcher volunteering her time and skills to support the Criminal Justice Hub's mission. Driven by a strong belief in amplifying the voices of individuals interacting with the justice system, Juliana leverages her academic background in…

Felicity Spencer

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User Researcher

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Felicity, a PhD student at the University of Birmingham, brings her passion for user experience research and social justice to the Criminal Justice Hub. Her studies in clinical trials methodology and psychology, coupled with her research on the impact of…

David Thorne

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User Researcher

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David's expertise lie in psychology, user-centred research, and experimental paradigms. He has a strong academic background having received his undergraduate in Psychology followed by a Master's in Applied Neuropsychology. He has since worked as a user researcher while also having…