There has been growing recognition
within the Prison and Probation Services of the importance of the
third sector and the range of services they can provide for
offenders, ex-offenders and their families.
Third sector organisations are well placed to help NOMs (National
Offender Management Service) deliver services and support that can
help reduce crime. They bring valuable local knowledge, expertise,
specialist skills and a fresh and innovative approach to working
with offenders. This work not
only benefits the offender and his or her family, but also the
prison and probation services and our communities and society as a
whole.
These resources are provided by the
Supporting Work
with Offenders Project, which is based at NAVCA and supported
by
Clinks
. The Project is designed to offer LIOs the information and
resources required to enable them to effectively support frontline
local third sector organisations who work with offenders,
ex-offenders and their families.