The City of Exeter YMCA has joined Alabare' Christian Care and Support, the Langley House Trust and Life Change UK in the ongoing development of the 'Change' project, an alternative to Custody and Probation for Veteran Offenders.
Watch this blog for future announcements.
Reducing re-offending and social exclusion through innovative training; promoting increased understanding, personal change and skill sets necessary when working with marginalised groups, challenging behaviour and poor motivation. Promoting public debate surrounding the reduction of crime and re-offending, particularly former military veteran offenders. Engaging society and encouraging greater understanding and responsibility.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Exeter YMCA Working with Young People
See how Exeter YMCA is making a difference to young people's lives in the city - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiHOJ4tBljo
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Reducing Re-offending by Veterans
'The CHANGE Partnership' - An alternative to Custody and Probation for Military Veteran Offenders.
Life Change UK is developing a new partnership with Alabare' Christian Care and Support and The Langley House Trust. Based upon community half-way houses, the CHANGE partnership will provide intensive 3 month residential courses of rehabilitation for Veteran Military offenders. Each course will be followed by a minimum of 9 months 'Though the Gate' Mentor Support into work and accommodation. Watch this space for future details.
Life Change UK is developing a new partnership with Alabare' Christian Care and Support and The Langley House Trust. Based upon community half-way houses, the CHANGE partnership will provide intensive 3 month residential courses of rehabilitation for Veteran Military offenders. Each course will be followed by a minimum of 9 months 'Though the Gate' Mentor Support into work and accommodation. Watch this space for future details.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Friday, November 05, 2010
Research by the Revolving Doors Agency
Research by the Revolving Doors Agency - http://www.revolving-doors.org.uk/home/ - has indetified key factors regarding the reduction of re-offending, namley: -
The self-reinforcing nature of the ‘revolving door cycle’ makes it difficult to break.
Approaching needs in isolation is unlikely to have sustained impact.
Solutions lie outside of the scope of Criminal Justice agencies.
People with multiple problems need help from a range of services and working partnerships.
Stimulating local strategic leadership and partners, encouraging joint ownership and development.
What Works: -
Intervene early
Navigate exit routes at all stages of the criminal justice system
Support holistic rehabilitation and recovery
Make use of existing community resources
Work in partnership
Involve users in designing and delivering services
Deliver services that believe in people and their capacity to change
In order to promote positive change, Partnerships need to embarce these fundamental issues.
The self-reinforcing nature of the ‘revolving door cycle’ makes it difficult to break.
Approaching needs in isolation is unlikely to have sustained impact.
Solutions lie outside of the scope of Criminal Justice agencies.
People with multiple problems need help from a range of services and working partnerships.
Stimulating local strategic leadership and partners, encouraging joint ownership and development.
What Works: -
Intervene early
Navigate exit routes at all stages of the criminal justice system
Support holistic rehabilitation and recovery
Make use of existing community resources
Work in partnership
Involve users in designing and delivering services
Deliver services that believe in people and their capacity to change
In order to promote positive change, Partnerships need to embarce these fundamental issues.
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