Re-Unite Project News
Measuring success helps roll out Re-Unite project
May 2012
University of Cambridge Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Loraine Gelsthorpe, is leading the evaluation of the Re-Unite project. Here she keeps us updated on findings (more…)
Perseverance pays off
May 2012
In this edition of our Real Lives series we meet Linda* and learn how the Re-Unite Mothers programme supported her to get her son back (more…)
Building stability for women in Gloucestershire
May 2012
As the Re-Unite project grows across England, we check the progress so far of Re-Unite Gloucestershire, being delivered by our partners, the ISIS Women’s Centre (more…)
Re-Unite’s new recruit is on a roll with replication
May 2012
The Re-Unite programme has been well received and so far is being rolled out across seven areas in England. Here Jane Glover, our Re-Unite Replication Officer gives the low down on her new role (more…)
Re-Unite South London maintains impact for mothers
May 2012
Re-Unite South London, the initial pilot project run in partnership with Housing for Women, continues to go from strength to strength (more…)
Consultation call
May 2012
The Ministry of Justice consultation – Punishment and Reform: Effective Probation Services – is currently underway. The consultation is due to end on 22 June 2012 (more…)
Building on success
August 2011
Ashley Horsey, CEO of Commonweal and Elizabeth Clarson, CEO at Housing for Women, on Re-Unite’s roll out.
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Positive interventions
August 2011
In the first of our Real lives series, we tell the story of how the intervention of Re-Unite’s Mother and Children’s Programme convinced Social Services to give Paula* the chance to rebuild her family ( *name changed for confidentiality)
Building bridges
August 2011
The Founding Partners have joined forces with Birmingham women’s community project Anawim to help re-unite mothers leaving prison with their children. Here we examine the progress so far.
Breaking the re-offending cycle
August 2011
Re-Unite South London has significantly reduced re-offending rates among mothers leaving prison, according to figures released in Commonweal Housing’s annual report.
Re-Unite recognised for “outstanding” innovation
August 2011
Re-Unite South London won £1,000 in the Centre for Social Justice’s (CSJ) annual awards at a ceremony in central London in June.
Volunteers needed
August 2011
Re-Unite South London is looking to recruit a team of volunteer mentors to work with women before and after their release from prison. We are looking for positive role models, from all walks of life, to share their skills and talents and to work with our clients to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.