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Desistance in Practice

Yvonne Thomas Interserve Justice, MD and Chair, Purple Futures LLP

10 March 2015

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Having a goal involves thinking about the future and being motivated by the

• pportunities it presents. Planning

provides the tools to do the shaping. One of those tools is identifying and managing the risks presented

What is the risk? How likely is it? How serious would it be What will I do about it Re-offend High Ruin everything Learn new skills Start drinking Medium Might offend & therefore ruin things Go to Alcohol Advice Made redundant Medium Can’t achieve plan Build good record Mental health problems return Medium Very – can’t do anything Keep taking medication and attending appts Same process from other people’s perspective

But it’s not just about me!

Modular Programme

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Communication

Written responses to exercise X Talk to group about experiences Letter to victim as RJ exercise Discussion in 1:1 session re background Interchange integrates with a Record of Achievement. As

• ffenders complete sessions

and exercises they add to their record of achievement

My Portfolio

ACHIEVEMENT

The achievement scores accumulate until an offender an offender reaches an “Excellence Threshold”. At that point s/he acquires certain privileges such as appointments being permissive, the ability to book her/his

• wn sessions – and many more

Overall Achievement Excellence Threshold

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ACHIEVEMENT

Offenders as leaders Offenders as investors Offenders as consultants Offenders as providers

Offenders whose stories of change and achievement inspire

• thers will be encouraged to

present their stories for the benefit

• f others

Offenders provide feedback on the delivery of services and offer advice about improvements and potential new services. Offenders deliver services to themselves –SELF SERVICE - and are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning Offenders have options about accessing services. Like any other service user we want them to choose appropriate services and value their benefits

Involvement promotes responsibility and skills and improves the quality of services

Thank you

Any questions? www.purplefutures.co.uk @purplefutures

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