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National FREEPHONE advice line for women offenders and ex-offenders. 0800 953 0125To make a referral please call 020 7841 4760
We can advise on:
- Benefits and finance
- Healthcare
- Applications to councils for housing
- Advice on housing benefit
- Advice on how to find and keep your home
- Your rights in prison
We can give direct help with:
Education:
- Finding courses and colleges at the right level for you
- Funding towards course fees – distance learning or at college
- Money for course materials, including books and stationary
Employment & Training:
- Help applying for jobs including CV writing
- Advice on disclosing your criminal record to employers
- Finding voluntary work
- Confidence-building and help finding work for women in London
SPECIALIST PROJECTS
Through the Gate Workers
We offer specialist support for women up to 3 months before release and when in the community. As well as general through the gate support we have support specifically for black and minority ethnic women. We offer specific support for women with a diagnosed mental health condition or history of trauma which includes counselling.
CARE Programme (HMP Downview)
Support for violent offenders with a history of trauma, addiction and self-harm on the CARE (Choices, Actions, Relationships and Emotions) programme at Downview prison.
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