Jackie Worrall

Dr Jackie Worrall was born in London and moved to the Midlands to read law at Warwick University. After graduating, she worked as a probation officer in Birmingham and in Warwickshire. In 1982 she joined Nacro, the crime reduction charity. Her first job there was as the manager of a youth training scheme and in a Nacro career of over 25 years she took on a variety of responsibilities, culminating in the role of Director of Policy and Public Affairs. This latter role gives her one of the most...See more

Dr Jackie Worrall was born in London and moved to the Midlands to read law at Warwick University. After graduating, she worked as a probation officer in Birmingham and in Warwickshire. In 1982 she joined Nacro, the crime reduction charity. Her first job there was as the manager of a youth training scheme and in a Nacro career of over 25 years she took on a variety of responsibilities, culminating in the role of Director of Policy and Public Affairs. This latter role gives her one of the most central positions when it comes to commenting on why young people offend. With a Foreword by Paul MacDowell, Chief Executive of Nacro. See less