Young prisoners receive little support to turn their lives around and escape the revolving doors of custody and disadvantage. We will engage young prisoners – including more young women and young people in the Midlands - in our Hero’s Journey programme, to enable them to build a brighter future.
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Custody isn’t helping young people overcome the difficult circumstances they face (e.g. histories of abuse/neglect, growing up in care, poor mental health, poverty and discrimination). Many young prisoners have limited access to training or education, leading to less positive outcomes post-release (e.g. high reoffending rates). Things are worse for young women and young people outside of London. As a result, young prisoners need support to realise their potential and build a positive future.
Our Hero’s Journey programme equips young prisoners with the skills and mindset needed to build a bright future. There is real demand for this programme – governors want us to work in their prisons, and young people willingly give up their extremely limited social time to take part. In the coming year, we will expand the Hero’s Journey to reach more young people, including in the Midlands, and develop a tailored programme for young women in prison.
