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Effective resettlement for prisoners and ex-offenders by supporting social and emotional aspirations 25 September 2007. T he significance of social and emotional aspirations in working with vulnerable people. Gerard Lemos Lemos&Crane, SupportActionNet Project Director. Identity.
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Effective resettlement for prisoners and ex-offenders by supporting social and emotional aspirations25 September 2007
The significance of social and emotional aspirations in working with vulnerable people Gerard Lemos Lemos&Crane, SupportActionNet Project Director
Identity • Why identity is important • Building a sense of independence • Developing a positive sense of self • Overcoming negative identities • Achieving personal goals
Relationships • Why relationships are important • On-going relationships • Re-establishing past relationships • Increasing the chances for love • Meeting someone new
Family and Friends • Why family and friends are important • Mapping important relationships • Strengthening family ties • Being more outgoing • Making new friends
Themes to explore in thinking about prisoners and ex-offenders • Work in prisons to improve confidence, self-esteem and optimism • Work with prisoners to plan for effective resettlement • Housing and related support services for ex-offenders that foster sustainable and socially fulfilling lives • Improved partnership working to commission and deliver effective new approaches to resettlement and support