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SHE (Support & Housing East Lancashire)
SHE has officially opened her doors. After a year of research and evaluation from many people, I did it. The answer is in the community and the community of Burnley, Lancashire, has welcomed SHE. We...
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Transforming Rehabilitation….Spinach & Mango Juice
As much as I would like to forget about this excuse for supporting those in the hands of the Criminal Justice System, I cannot let it go. Treating grown women & men as though they are devoid of...
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East Lancashire Moves Towards Recognising Importance of Housing in...
SHE Project is keeping me busy. Back in February, I attended a Through The Gate conference to discuss housing for released prisoners. I was pleased to hear the importance of housing in resettlement...
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Social Impact of Women Returning to Their Community
Since the launch of SHE in September 2014, one of the areas I am interested in is how the community accepts women back into the community following a custodial sentence. While I appreciate there is a...
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The Day of Coming Home
Nine months on from opening the doors of SHE, changes within the project are evident to me. Changes have occured with me questioning how & when they happened. That said, one of the areas that...
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Habilitation not Rehabilitation
Picture Source Cameron’s Speech on Prison Reform David Cameron has stirred up the Criminal Justice System with his liberal speech on Prison Reform. My initial reaction was critical and sceptical,...
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Women Coming from Prison – Challenging Support Frameworks
Over the last few weeks, I have been working with CRI following a successful tender bid to Lancashire County Council for recovery services in East Lancashire. Consisting of a brand new model, with a...
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When One Gate Closes, Another Six Open…
SHE Project has survived against many odds. SHE’s belief is that no woman should leave prison without a roof over her head. A recent media spin that HMP Bronzefield issued sleeping bags & tents to...
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