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We work with a wide variety of clients including ex-offenders. We have an open door policy and aim to see anyone one who wants assistance. We believe that if we can't help ourselves then we can find someone who can.

We are a domestic abuse organisation with safe refuges and we do group work and ongoing support re developing non abusive relationships.

WYCCP helps to reduce re-conviction rates among prisoners leaving HMP Leeds who are returning to West Yorkshire. A team of specialist resettlement workers support the men pre- and post- release. Our volunteer programme recruits and trains volunteer link workers to support ex-offenders, help them resettle in their communities and move towards crime-free lives.

WDP is a leading provider of substance misuse related services across London and the South East. We work within the community, courts, prison and police stations to assess, refer and treat individuals to support them to live healthy, productive lives which are free from dependency

Why me? are a national charity which campaigns for and delivers Restorative Justice.
Restorative Justice empowers people affected by crime and other harmful behaviour to communicate with the person responsible, through a face to face meeting where appropriate, or indirect methods such as video shuttle or letter writing if preferable. This is facilitated by trained professionals who speak to both parties in advance to prepare them for the meeting. Restorative Justice can be used to address any type of crime, as long as both parties consent, and the facilitators agree that it is safe to do so. It does not have to be a substitute for other measures, and can take place while people are serving time in prison.

Restorative Justice gives people who have been harmed the chance to talk about the impact of the incident and seek answers about why it happened. Victims of crime often feel excluded, confused and revictimized by the criminal justice process. Restorative Justice brings them back to

For more than 30 years, Willowdene has been a pioneer of innovative rehabilitative solutions for men and women facing the complex issues that stem from a life filled with factors including offending behaviour, homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse, and general disconnection from community and society at large.

Through our innovative rehabilitative pathway, targeted training, wrap-around support and social enterprise activities, we provide men and women facing a life filled with hopelessness an opportunity to take control of their future and build a life filled with purpose, intent and confidence.

Wiltshire Citizens Advice offers holistic advice delivered by quality assured trained advisers. Information is given on the law, rights and obligations and services available. Clients are offered an initial assessment to initially explore their problem and find the best way of helping them. This could be information or signposting or an appointment with an adviser.
Advice areas are:
• Welfare Benefits • Money and Debt advice
• Consumer issues • Family and personal matters
• Employment • Housing
• Taxes • Immigration and nationality
• Education • Health
• Discrimination

We are a social enterprise providing specialist provision for young people involved with the youth justice system. We offer three main services: one-to-one support & supervision; group work programmes; specialist mentoring. We work with individuals around the clock including evenings and weekends and help to connect them with local community resources that are open outside usual office hours.

WISE is a charitable trust based in High Wycombe, established in 1991. It is an ethical Muslim-run organisation serving the community to promote the progress and prosperity of all. It aims to empower Muslims with the tools to practice their faith, face challenges of the modern world and make a positive contribution to society. Through this work, WISE have recognised the need to expand its services to people regardless of faith. In order to deliver on this need, WISE established The Hive community facility in 2018, which serves as a hub for activities run by members of the community, local agencies, and more. The Hive has served to build bridges with the wider community, promoting and strengthening social cohesion.
WISE provides prayer services, pastoral and charitable support, educational and fitness classes, career advice, counselling service and partners with others to support those with mental health concerns and tackle issues facing BAME communities.

Wish supports women through the mental health and criminal justice systems. We provide support in HMPs Holloway and Bronzefield, and community support for women who have left prison or hospital. Wish also provides Gender Specific and statutory advocacy in a number of secure hospitals in the north of England.

Wizer CIC was founded by an individual with significant amounts of lived experience of the criminal justice system. It seeks to break the cycle of offending by addressing the rehabilitative needs with the support of employees, volunteers and peer advisors, all of whom have lived experience themselves.
Wizer CIC are currently taking referrals for prison leavers 12 weeks prior to release and then working collaboratively with all agencies to ensure there isn't any overlap and duplication.
Specialist Navigators offer intensive support in the community to address the individuals needs and then look to transition into further ETE. Wizer has worked with an education providor for many years now offering fully funded sector based qualifications with full access to over 300 employers as part of the colleges wider network.
In addition, Wizer has working professional relationships within MoJ, HMPPS, Public Health, Humberside Police and the OPCC

W.A.I.T.S works with other agencies to provide holistic support, ensuring that all of the individual’s needs are met. We also directly support women with the following services;
The Domestic Abuse Service – supporting women who have experienced/are currently experiencing Domestic Abuse.
The Community Integration Project (CIP) – supporting women who have offended in the past or who are at risk of offending/re-offending in the future.
Women’s Refuge – supporting women who are fleeing from, or who are facing homelessness due to, domestic violence.
We support women, on a one to one basis, to address issues such as welfare benefits, resettlement/housing issues, domestic abuse, isolation, physical and mental health, crime, the fear of crime and much more. Unlike some other organisations, we are not time-bound, meaning we are able to offer ongoing support for as long as it is needed.

We are a women-only service located in Kings Cross dedicated to supporting women whose lives are affected by or at risk of being affected by prostitution. Most women who use our services have multiple and complex needs including: problematic drug and alcohol abuse, mental health difficulties, rough sleeping and trafficking.

Women in Prison is a national charity, dedicated to making a difference to the lives of women affected by the criminal justice system by providing holistic, women-centred support in prisons and the community in order to enable them to meet their resettlement needs and reduce the risk of re-offending. We also educate the public and policy makers about women in contact with the criminal justice system, to promote alternatives to custody and provide a voice for women’s experiences.

The organisation offers a safe and supportive environment run by women for women without exclusion. We strive to help women become emotionally resilient, stronger and more independent.

We support women to achieve aims, reach potential and work towards their own personal fulfilment. We strengthen social inclusion and increase economic proficiency therefore reducing oppression, inequality and social exclusion.
The centre provides a rolling programme of workshops that are relevant to women. These learning programmes provide the stepping stones to increase self-belief and improved levels of confidence enabling them to address their issues and build a better life for themselves and their families

Women Out West is a Women Centre based in West Cumbria covering Copeland and Allerdale. We provide support services for victims of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence.

Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd is a National Award Winning Charity based in Derby that supports women with complex needs of all ages. Many have become disadvantaged due to homelessness, domestic violence, drug addiction and mental/physical ill health. We offer support to those who wish to change their current lifestyle and try to tackle drug addiction within the client group. The organisation has a number of key partners who support its aims to delver sustainable changes and improvements in health and well- being for these individuals and their familes. There are currently four active projects each with it's own perfomance indicators and outcomes. These are - Below The Radar Project- The Link Work Project- The Little Links Project and The TurnAround Project. We deliver the domestic violence programme - The Freedom Programme and the Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Parenting Progamme and we deliver a range of workshops including confidence courses, IT and Basic Maths

The Women’s Mental Health Network (WMHN) is the latest project from Wish, a women’s mental health charity. A partnership of voluntary organisations working across sectors, the WMHN aims to provide a user-led, campaigning platform to give women with mental health needs a voice, and drive forward change. The network’s focus is to improve women’s experience of using statutory services in a range of settings, such as hospitals, prisons, drugs and alcohol, housing, social services, by influencing them to become more gender-specific.

To provide a holistic one stop service that combines centre based and community based services for and by women.
Focussing on meeting the needs, aspirations and desires of women in order to help them have an improved quality of life.

Word on the Kerb C.I.C. is a Community Interest Company focused on bringing the arts to marginalised communities. The organisation serves individuals affected by the criminal justice system, homelessness, addiction, and poverty, using theatre, storytelling, and workshops to inspire change.

Its flagship solo show, Something to Take Off the Edge, explores life in prison, addressing themes of friendship, addiction, literacy, and mental health. The show is performed in prisons, hostels, and community centres, often followed by Q&A sessions and creative writing workshops.

The organisation also runs spoken word performances and workshops, empowering participants to build confidence, develop skills, and express themselves.

Future plans include expanding tours and enhancing workshops.