Re-entering society after serving time in prison is a daunting challenge for many ex-offenders. For example, nearly 60% of released prisoners report feeling unprepared to find stable housing or employment, highlighting the urgent need for support systems. The barriers to reintegration are vast: finding stable housing, securing employment, rebuilding relationships, and breaking free from the cycle of reoffending. In a world that can often feel unwelcoming or even hostile, mentorship serves as a lifeline for those seeking to start anew. Now more than ever, mentoring is a vital resource in helping ex-offenders transform their lives and contribute positively to their...

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Mentorship is a personal relationship founded on trust and respect. Mentoring gives ex-offenders a chance to:

• Set goals
• Create a plan to reach those goals
• Establish and talk through fears and concerns for re-entering society
• Build a trusted relationship
• Receive guidance on attaining additional resources

The Centre for Social Justice defines mentoring as “a voluntary relationship of engagement, encouragement and trust. Its immediate priority is to offer support, guidance and practical assistance to offenders in the vulnerable period around their release”.

Each ex-offender has their own individual experiences, including in their upbringing, the offense they committed, their experience in prison, the...

"Few people are completely unchanged or unscathed by the [prison] experience" - Craig Haney, social psychologist and researcher on the Stanford Prison experiment.

A recent research project at the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge, in which hundreds of prisoners were interviewed, concluded that being in prison “changes people to the core." Studies have shown again and again that environment in prisons has a huge impact, and of course, the longer people are incarcerated, the greater the impact of this environment may have.

Dr Christian Jarrett, editor of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest blog, found that “longer and harsher...

We are getting ready for this Sunday 16^th June. Have you heard? We have created an incredibly committed team that will take part in the Triathlon and will swim, cycle and run in support of our work at The Reasons Why Foundation.

If you would like to help our foundation and donate, you can find the entrants below with links to their Fundraising pages. A contribution, however big or small is welcomed and much appreciated!

This year's 'Challenge Team' is made up of staff, volunteers, board members, donors, mentors and supporters and their dedication to this event and our work is highly...