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Covid-19 resulted in young prisoners being kept in prolonged solitary confinement. This worsened issues (e.g. mental ill-health) and stripped away hope. Our programmes will enable young people to understand their strengths, build confidence, and renew optimism so they can build a bright future.
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Situation
The Covid-19 crisis led to lockdown inside prisons and Young Offenders Institutions that amounted to prolonged solitary confinement, with no family visits, education and/or support services. Young people have lost so much: possibilities post-release, their mental health has suffered, and many have lost hope. Without support to realise their potential and build a positive future, there will be a long-term negative impact on individuals’ wellbeing, rehabilitation, and future life chances.
Solution
Our tried and tested coaching programmes will help restore young people’s confidence and hope, and build the skills and mindset needed to build a plan for a future that excites them, away from crime. The Covid-19 lockdown has meant we have not been able to deliver our programmes inside prison in 2020/21. However, we are now back in prisons and Young Offending Institutions and will work with as many young people as we can over the coming year, making up for lost time.
