Without support and a secure place to live, many people can struggle to adjust to life outside of prison. Our Targeted Referrals Partnership ensures that newly-released Probation clients, who have been referred by the council, receive support throughout their stay in temporary accommodation, helping to reduce reoffending rates, and quicken their transition into more suitable housing. We do this by supporting people with:
This is the longest I’ve stayed out of prison ever, I’ve been out for a year now. Without such places and people like Justlife I don’t know exactly where I would be. I can see the light at the end of my tunnel, I feel much more positive about my future and I can only put it down to the help and support of Justlife.
Justlife client
[My support worker has] been a Godsend. When I came out of prison I was all over the place. I can’t thank her enough, she came down to the job centre with me and helped with my benefits. You people are there when I need you and that’s a great feeling.
Justlife client