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Attitudes Thinking and Behaviour

Attitudes Thinking and Behaviour. Connections with society . About New Bridge. Founded in 1956 Creating links between the offender and the community Befriending long sentenced prisoners Befriending and mentoring short sentenced prisoners ‘through the gate’

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Attitudes Thinking and Behaviour

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  1. Attitudes Thinking and Behaviour Connections with society

  2. About New Bridge • Founded in 1956 • Creating links between the offender and the community • Befriending long sentenced prisoners • Befriending and mentoring short sentenced prisoners ‘through the gate’ • National network of over 200 volunteers Transforming Rehabilitation - engaging with the new landscape

  3. Background • Very simple premise… an individual’s connection to society is intrinsically linked with re-offending. • Evidence that prison aggravates factors associated with re-offending • Visits assist integration through the development of positive, community linkages (Bales & Mears, 2008) Transforming Rehabilitation - engaging with the new landscape

  4. Evidence Our research with Birmingham City University found that befriending: • Increased motivation to re-establish contacts with those in the community, including family, friends and those working with support organisations. • Improved self-esteem and confidence… Transforming Rehabilitation - engaging with the new landscape

  5. Evidence 2 • The opportunity to challenge their thinking about criminal behaviour • More positive thinking about their current and future lives • A move towards a more positive sense of personal identity Transforming Rehabilitation - engaging with the new landscape

  6. Summary • Befriending offenders can provide ‘glue’ – ensuring individuals stick to a given plan • Informal support but with clear purpose • It can be open ended, providing help for as long as needed • Flexible; as many volunteers as it takes to provide support for each individual Transforming Rehabilitation - engaging with the new landscape

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