Criminal justice and rehabilitation

May 27, 2019
Supporting families , Tackling domestic violence , Working with young people
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The DRIVE project – a RISE Perspective

Why is it that the public narrative about Domestic Abuse is often heard as: ‘Why doesn’t she leave?’ What is asked less frequently is: ‘Why doesn’t he stop?’ Domestic Abuse is a devastating crime, which shatters the lives of children and families, and has a lasting impact on the communit...

March 8, 2019
Supporting families , Tackling domestic violence , Working with young people
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Community Co-ordinated Response To End Domestic Violence

At the end of February, we attended a meeting at Sutton London Borough Council which had been organised by Standing Together, a UK charity who’s aim is to bring communities together to end domestic abuse. As part of Sutton’s Domestic Abuse Transformation Programme, the Council is looking at opti...

Rise Mutual_CPV_Child to parent violence blog

February 4, 2019
Supporting families , Working with young people
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Engaging the Whole Family Unit to Solve Child to Parent Violence

Child to parent violence is on the rise. With many parents feeling lost and unable to cope, a focus on the entire family unit is key to preventing family breakdown, and ensuring healthy recovery. From slapping, spitting and kicking, to punching, swearing and biting. These are just some of the behavi...

Taking Back Public Spaces: Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Wake of #MeToo

With government shortcomings now starkly highlighted by the Women’s and Equality Committee, RISE Mutual’s Consider course fills a clear void in confronting perpetrators of sexual harassment. A systemic problem Despite only recently seeing the spotlight, sexual harassment has long been a controv...

Can Violent Men Change: Reflections on Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes

As programmes dealing with perpetrators could come under criticism in the wake of the BBC’s Panorama programme, Can Violent Men Change? we must challenge perceptions on domestic violence solutions, and work in a more targeted, multi-agency approach with victim safety and well-being at the centre. ...

Kuljit contributes chapter to ‘How to change the world’

Kuljit Sandhu was recently published in ‘How to Change the World – The Essential Guide for Social Sector Leaders’, in which she wrote a chapter on team leadership drawing on her experience as MD at RISE Mutual. ‘How to Change the World’, by Craig Dearden-Phillips, bring...

EDI Achievements in 2017

As the year comes to an end, we reflect upon the many great achievements of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI) Working Group at RISE. Embracing the Mutual ethos and building staff involvement into the creation of policy and practice has proven hugely beneficial to the organisation. Th...

RISE contribute chapter to new book: Life Beyond Crime

We would like to congratulate Elaine and Molly who wrote an essay which has been published in a new book titled ‘Life Beyond Crime: What do those at risk of offending, prisoners and ex-offenders need to learn?’ by Lemos and Crane. Life Beyond Crime brings together in an insightful and p...

December 1, 2017
Case studies , Criminal justice and rehabilitation , Supporting families , Tackling domestic violence
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Safe Relationships Service User Case Study

Mr A, a service user with 4 children completed the Safe Relationships Programme with RISE in October 2017. On completion of the programme, he contacted us to express his appreciation and commented “[the programme] bettered my life and my family too.” Scroll down to read about Mr A’s experi...

September 11, 2017
Case studies , Criminal justice and rehabilitation , Tackling domestic violence
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Service User Feedback – August

RISE’s group interventions challenge attitudes and facilitate long-lasting behaviour change, and our work is driven by the belief that anyone can make better decisions, given the right support. In our mission to provide innovative solutions which can transform lives, families and communities, ...