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Did you know that CFO are proven to deliver a reduction of 8 percentage points in re-offending? Read more in the Justice Data Lab: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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HMPPS CFO Employment Intervention Cuts Reoffending
Justice Data Lab finds that HMPPS CFO employment intervention cuts reoffending by 8 percentage points for men when delivered in the community.
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Join us for an Open Morning at the Bristol CFO Activity Hub! 🌟
YOUR chance to explore connect, and discover all that we have to offer! 🚀
🤝 Meet stakeholders and participants, 👩🏫engage with our dedicated staff, 🎉and learn about the activities we offer. #CFOActivityHub
ALT An invitation to attend an open morning at the Bristol CFO Activity Hub on Wednesday 31st Janaury.
Participants at the Birmingham CFO Activity were thrilled to witness the long-awaited launch of ‘Second Chance Cuts’ this week!
This is in an in-Hub barber shop which is led by participants, upskilling them and increasing employability prospects, which helps to reduce reoffence.
Whilst everyone was getting ‘wrapped’ up in their favourite music last week, we spent time unpacking the best of CFO throughout 2023, looking at the impact CFO commissioned programmes have had on participants.
We are proud to present you, CFO Unpacked! 📽
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What an incredible opportunity to represent the @IntervAlliance @co_financing Activity Hubs at the @KoestlerArts seminar! It was fabulous to see our Manchester Hub's art at the exhibit & so many other talented #artists in the #criminaljustice system.
#art #SelfDiscovery
Wishing the happiest of Diwali celebrations to everyone celebrating Diwali today, not least the participants and staff across CFO!
Rory* had been hampered by frequent housing issues throughout his life. At the Liverpool CFO Activity Hub he worked with an expert in housing law, finding suitable living, and his rights.
This support helps to reduce re-offence by eliminating barriers in participants' lives.
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health.
CFO programmes offer a wide variety of interventions which both directly and indirectly support positive mental health, including drama, walks and more!
Today is World Dyslexia Awareness Day, bringing into focus the need for accessible services.
CFO programmes help participants with dyslexia (and more) to upskill themselves, building confidence in their abilities and aiding the rehabilitative journey.
Following on from the success of their ‘Beyond Bars’ event, the West Midlands CFO Activity Hubs hosted an Open Mic event in Birmingham.
One participant who came to watch the show said: “The performances are amazing, to listen to other people's stories makes me feel less alone.”
The Dudley Pop-Up CFO Activity Hub has been focusing on mindfulness techniques, indoor gardening and yoga over the past few weeks, to help participants find a better way to connect and communicate with one another.
Engagement has been high, and a big success!
Have you seen our latest article?
It covers the recovery journey and how CFO Activity Hubs help participants to break their negative behaviours, wrapping around mainstream support.
Read it here: linkedin.com/pulse/first-ste…
Two participants from the Manchester CFO Activity Hub won a platinum award in the 2023 Koestler Awards - the highest commendation available!
These pieces were an intricate art piece and a radio play - both of the participants are incredibly proud of their achievement!
Remembrance Day is a very important calendar event for many of our participants, not least the veterans at the HMP Holme House CFO Activity Hub.
A group of 12 veterans have been getting ready for Remembrance Day by glittering poppies. The group have already completed over 1,000!
Having identified the need for mental health and drug and alcohol support within the HMP Holme House CFO Activity Hub, ITS are now delivering courses to participants.
Courses have been deemed timely by participants, and they have had high praise for the interventions so far!
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EXAM DAY !!! @LantraUK @drystone #walling level 2 #CFO @Ingeus_uk @IngeusUK @co_financing @hmpps #Derbyshire @PeakPark_PPCV @peakdistrict @BBCCountryfile @DryStoneWalling @Drystonewatson – at Leyland, England
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Get your in-person tickets for the @HmppsInsights festival. Engage with key stakeholders, connect with people across the criminal justice system, attend site visits, workshops, and more. Secure your place by September 8 hmppsinsights.service.justic…
