WHAT WE OFFER
Reform and Rebuild is dedicated to tackling the urgent and complex challenges faced by prisoners and their families within the prison and probation systems, with a particular focus on individuals serving life sentences.
Our priority is to offer a comprehensive, personalised service that provides support, guidance, resources, trauma-informed materials, advocacy, and essential information to prisoners, their families, and friends. Through both our professional expertise and personal involvement, we ensure that the information we provide is accurate and relevant.
We offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to those listed below. If you require support for a service not specified, please contact us for guidance.
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Advocacy and representations in relation to prison, parole, mental health, human rights, and sentencing matters
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Supporting statements, mitigation evidence, and other written submissions
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Assistance understanding prison policies, procedures, and decision-making processes
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Liaison between prisons, healthcare providers, probation services, parole bodies, government departments, and other relevant agencies
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Referrals to specialist legal professionals and support organisations where required
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Participation in projects, campaigns, research, and media initiatives to raise awareness of prison and sentencing issues
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Provision of information, guidance, documentation, and practical resources
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General support, trauma-informed guidance, mentorship, and administrative assistance for prisoners and their families
We recognise the importance of a strong support network when serving a prison sentence and aim to provide a compassionate and reliable source of assistance. We are committed to raising awareness about the far-reaching impact of prison sentences, particularly life sentences, shedding light on the frequently overlooked dynamics, and pushing for reform in both the sentences themselves and the policies that govern them.
Our network prioritises sensitivity, confidentiality, and support for individuals serving life sentences. Through our platform, we aim to educate those who engage with us about the impact of life sentences on prisoners, their families, the prison system, and the wider community.
CONSULTANCY
Over the years, we have developed extensive expertise in the prison system, particularly in relation to life sentences, drawn from both personal and professional experiences. Our deep-rooted knowledge spans areas such as prison family support services, prison education, prison and mental health law, inquest processes, trauma-informed approaches in psychiatric settings, and prison campaign projects. This combination of lived and learned experience enables us to engage with and contribute to various projects, workshops, legal proceedings, thematic reviews, and media publications. Through our work, we aim to shed light on the often-overlooked complexities of prison life, including the long-lasting effects of trauma experienced by both prisoners and their families, and broader systemic issues within the criminal justice system.
If you wish to engage our services or collaborate, please don't hesitate to contact us.