Purpose of the Case Study

Purpose

VOICES are sharing this case study to raise awareness to multiple services of the difficulties encountered with complex prison release plans. Our project has supported people with multiple needs since 2014 and our experience is that Jack’s case is not isolated. The case study demonstrates that Jack’s plan was unachievable and, therefore, set him up to fail. Jack should have been ‘on the road to recovery’ when, it is likely, instead, that the risk of recidivism was increased. Through raising awareness, we hope to initiate discussions with relevant services and to co-create change regarding prison release plans and processes.

Method

Members of the VOICES team explored the physical journey of Jack’s release from the prison gate by researching different modes of transport that Jack could use as options to enable him to follow his prison release plan. Timetables of public transport were accessed along with drive times calculated using Google directions and taxi fares.

Customer Background

no fixed abode no welfare benefits substance misuse support needs compulsory appointment with the probation service