Fewer crimes, fewer victims of crime
There is strong evidence to suggest that ex-offenders who receive support with reintegrating into society are less likely to go on to re-offend. Desisting from re-offending may require motivation and the desire to want to change but without practical support and access to opportunities many ex-offenders on release from prison are unable to break away from offending behaviour.
Hope After Harm has a long legacy of working to support ex-offenders to resettle within the community. We see both sides of the coin and understand that reducing crime in turn means fewer victims of crimes. Through encouragement, mentoring and practical assistance with essentials such as finding a place to live, employment and onward links to other services, many of the ex-offenders we support are able to go on to make positive life choices – where repeat offending is not the only option open to them. This brings huge benefits to those individuals, including their families and children within the household – moreover it offers wider benefits to society and the economy – most importantly, helping to create an environment where ex-offenders are better equipped to desist from criminal activity will ultimately reduce the number of victims who are impacted by crime.
If you would like to learn more about our work in this field, please email enquiries@hopeafterharm.org.uk.