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Help and support for prisoners and ex-prisoners

Organisations supporting prisoners and ex-prisoners

Help and support for prisoners and ex-prisoners

  • Nacro
    Supports ex-offenders in resettlement, housing and employment issues.  Projects nationwide and “Resettlement Plus” helpline for offenders and their families
  • New Bridge
    Helping prisoners stay in touch with the outside world.  Can arrange for volunteer prison visitors or penfriends
  • Women in Prison
    Welfare and education for women in prison.  Supports women prisoners with mental or physical health problems to help them access the services they need, in prison and after release
  • Revolving Doors Agency
    Helps people who are involved with the criminal justice system, and who have mental health problems, with health, housing and social care
  • Prisoners’ Advice Service
    Independent legal advice for prisoners in England and Wales regarding application of prison rules, conditions in prisons and their rights
  • Prisons and Probations Ombudsman
    Investigates complaints by prisoners and people on proabtion
  • Unlock                                                                                                                                                                                                   Charity which aims to achieve equality for people with previous convictions.  Includes information about insurance for people with convictions.
  • Shelter Housing advice