More than 30 organisations from the Thames Valley area have backed the plans submitted to the Ministry of Justice as part of their Prison Leaver Project.
Over 70 people, including service users, frontline staff, team leaders, directors and executives have contributed to make the proposal innovative, collaborative and achievable.
The bid aims to ensure that support for those leaving prison begins well before they are released, increasing the chances of stable accommodation, relationships and employment, getting their lives back on track.
If successful in attracting funding from the Ministry of Justice, the programme will take a whole systems approach to overcoming the bureaucratic hurdles that prevent organisations from working effectively together, providing a joined up service, and achieving the best possible outcomes for our communities.
Gabriel Amahwe, Regional Probation Director, said: “This is an ambitious programme which has the potential to bring about real system change, making a substantial difference to supervised individuals, reducing reoffending and protecting the public. We are excited to support this proposal.”
The outcome of the bidding process is due to be announced by the Ministry of Justice at the end of May 2021.
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