Triggering a motivation for positive change
Strides For 2nd Chances - 23rd July- HMP New Hall to HMP Leeds - 13.5 miles!!!
Our manager, Abby and lead volunteer, Donovan will walk 13.5 miles from one prison to another to raise funds for Release Mates. On the route, our striders will visit services and landmarks to raise public awareness that people do leave prison and achieve positive change, when they're given the right support.
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If you'd like to come and join Abby and Donovan for a chat on the day, please get in touch with us here
Our Vision
For individuals to be supported in the immediate time after release from prison by people with experience of the Criminal Justice System. Our goal is to offer targeted interventions in this time , helping to stabilise individuals and give them the best possible start to their journey of reintegration.
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Our Mission
Release Mates is dedicated to supporting people as they transition from prison back into the community. We understand that the immediate post-release period is critical in determining whether someone reintegrates successfully, risks reoffending, or exasperates existing vulnerabilities.
Our Approach
Our approach is based on direct intervention, emotional support, and the empowerment of both the people we serve and those who deliver the service. Release Mates is a lifeline for those leaving custody, providing a holistic, human-centred approach that can contribute to addressing the immediate and long-term challenges of reintegration.
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