Foundations 2 Change
Foundations 2 Change support individuals leaving the prison service, mainly in HMP Birmingham. We are a prison and community model delivering transition support which maintains continuity of care. We have community sessions that embed prisoners into new positive peer groups where they continue to build recovery capital and recieve ongoing support from the Foundations 2 Change team.
The Foundations 2 Change team all have lived experience of the criminal justice system, with decades of recovery from addiction, offending, homelessness, and mental health. We know first-hand the internal triggers and exterior barriers that kept us stuck within the criminal justice system.
This work supports repeat offenders with multiple and complex needs. Individuals are supported with transitioning into appropriate rehabilitation units, recovery housing, and training/work opportunities.
The rehabilitation model that has impacted many lives over the years, changing addicts into productive members of society. The ripple effect has healed communities and families of all involved.
This work transforms the lives of prisoners, breaking the revolving door cycle of the criminal justice system.
Foundations 2 Change has supported the Zero Suicide Alliance with the development of:
- Suicide awareness training - prison edition
- Suicide awareness training - probation edition (available to HMPPS staff and approved premises staff website)
We were able to provide an insight into why training like this can be so beneficial for the vulnerable individuals who are in contact with prison and probation services and how much of an impact the correct support can have on their time in prison and their transition when the leave.