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During the day I am an estate agent, however I do also wear another hat as a Trustee of a local charity called Changeup@kenningtoncross. This is where I met Roger, the founder of The Reasons why Foundation.
Is society going to be a better place if we just lock up people, they get released and go back to prison in an endless cycle? Or can we try and rehabilitate them inside prison and help them to integrate back into society, get a home, get a job so they can contribute to society...well I feel strongly the latter.
"The Reasons Why Foundation runs a resettlement mentoring program for
ex-offenders across London. We support people who want to change their lives for the better, who need a little bit of understanding and a little less judgment. We help people to realise and believe that they can change and to have real confidence in themselves and in what they can achieve. We work with local employers to ensure that past convictions do not prevent individuals from rebuilding their lives and walking away from crime for good. We work with probation and other public services to make sure that the right support is received."
In real terms the more people who are successful in the program then the more money the government saves, that can be directed into other services. So far RWF has helped 281 people and only 14 have gone onto reoffend.
I am walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a team from RWF on June 16th, 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent!
I hoping to try and raise some money for The Reason Why Foundation in the process.
