What can I do?

Source: Prison Reform Trust, 2013

​How you can make a difference and gain valuable experience by getting involved as a volunteer in the criminal justice system?
Volunteers are a fabulous asset to the work of rehabilitating offenders. Many offenders have complex and entrenched problems and they need lots of assistance to move to a crime free life. A volunteer can do much of the ‘advising’ and ‘befriending’ that is needed as well as being a role model.
The following guide is focused on topics such as: volunteers give practical advice and support, acting as positive role models for people in trouble with the law, and helping people to settle as well as volunteers undertake a huge amount of amazing and inspirational work with victims of crime and with offenders.
We kindly invite you to consult the guide for additional details

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