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11 September 2009
Mentoring offenders - an argument for a more co-ordinated approach
A compelling argument for a more co-ordinated approach to mentoring support for offenders
A recently published evaluation report makes a compelling argument for a nationally co-ordinated mentoring referrals service working across the Criminal Justice System. The pilot which was undertaken in the Birmingham area involving a number of prisons and partner mentoring organisations led by the New Hope Mentoring Programme has generated interest in the idea of a ‘one stop shop’ for agencies/individuals requiring mentoring support/looking to volunteer as a mentor.
The pilot involved a coordinated approach to providing ‘through the gate’ mentoring support for mentees some of whom were prolific persistent offenders (PPOs) recently released from prison. The pilot achieved impressive results. With a small amount of funding (£38,000), the pilot supported 30 mentees over a 6 month period. 9 of those were referred/engaged into education, training, employment or accommodation support.
The pilot has very much been a ‘test bed’ and ideally requires piloting over a longer time period and in more than one region to explore the benefits of a more co-ordinated approach to offender mentoring services.
MBF is keen to work with New Hope Mentoring Programme and other partners to actively promote this message to government and funders. If you would like to add your support please contact us at info@mandbf.org.uk
Download the Birmingham Resettlement Mentoring Forum project evaluation here
Download the conference report here
The pilot involved a coordinated approach to providing ‘through the gate’ mentoring support for mentees some of whom were prolific persistent offenders (PPOs) recently released from prison. The pilot achieved impressive results. With a small amount of funding (£38,000), the pilot supported 30 mentees over a 6 month period. 9 of those were referred/engaged into education, training, employment or accommodation support.
The pilot has very much been a ‘test bed’ and ideally requires piloting over a longer time period and in more than one region to explore the benefits of a more co-ordinated approach to offender mentoring services.
MBF is keen to work with New Hope Mentoring Programme and other partners to actively promote this message to government and funders. If you would like to add your support please contact us at info@mandbf.org.uk
Download the Birmingham Resettlement Mentoring Forum project evaluation here
Download the conference report here
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