Recommendations We have considered the difficulties and challenges experienced by Jack and, with our knowledge and experiences of what works well for people experiencing multiple needs, we offer the following recommendations to make positive changes that may help people like Jack and services that support them to achieve the intended outcomes together. • • • • • • • •
Ensure all accountable organisations are aware of the mandatory requirements in relation to prisoner resettlement plans and processes Invest time to establish effective partnership working and processes to enable rapid referrals and solutions to be identified at the point when needs are identified Provide learning opportunities to accountable organisations and partners to better understand the impact and importance of effective resettlement plans - to include Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments Ensure that resettlement plans are designed with and not for the person and are based on individual needs, thus encouraging engagement with support prior to release from prison Consider developing ways that enable services designed to support people experiencing multiple needs to engage better with people prior to release at the prison Share the difficulties experienced by people leaving prison with ineffective release plans with services that people are required to engage with; negotiate and advocate for changes to individual plans that demonstrate consideration for health, safety, and wellbeing. For example, is it necessary for a person to present for a probation induction on the day of release when they have no fixed abode and no finances? Include homelessness as an identified need within TTG specifications When developing induction, support and resettlement plans always consider human needs
Acknowledgement This case study was prepared with the use of information from case notes, presentations and websites collated by members of the VOICES team. Particular thanks to Andy Meakin, Director and Bruno Ornelas, Head of Service and Safeguarding Lead for contributions, Anna Mather, Service Coordinator for information gathering and Steven Bellamy, Service Coordinator for providing insight through a qualitative interview.
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