RISE, Step Together & The Nelsons Trust have partnered to deliver Chance to Change to those aged 18-24, with a focus on care leavers, neurodivergence & those overrepresented in the CJS. Chance to Change aims to reduce re-offending in those aged 18-24 by using diversion from criminal conviction.
This is a community-based provision across evenings, days & weekends using a multi-disciplinary, holistic, strength-based and trauma-informed approach. Those referred are put on to different pathways, a standard or enhanced service.
Standard service
Group sessions or one-on-one work, brief contact of 1- 4 sessions to provide support in areas such as emotional management or accessing services, leading to improved engagement and understanding of the impact of behaviour.
Enhanced
Group or one-on-one sessions over 5 sessions focusing on emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, housing support, ETE, enrichment, enhanced advocacy etc, leading to increased motivation to make long-term positive changes.