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Reconnect and Rebuild

Ethnic minority women who experience the criminal justice system are affected by multiple disadvantages and discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, and religion, more than often they are on their own when trying to restart their lives.

 

Negative experiences such as stereotyping, and discrimination can damage their self-identity and inhibit engagement with their resettlement. Upon release one of the first questions that may come up dur­ing their re-entry pro­cess into the community is: “Where do I start?” 

 

While feeling already extremely vulnerable in their own communities, it is crucial to listen to their experiences and support them. SHEWISE is commited to do this through our Reconnect and Rebuild resttlement programme. 

 

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Job Train­ing
Find pro­grammes that provide edu­ca­tion and job skills they need to return to work and access employment and self-employment opportunities.

Hous­ing and Social benefits  

Applying for benefits, getting inform­a­tion on housing, and rehab centres that are open to formerly incar­cer­ated people.

Edu­ca­tion

Accessing adult education classes and courses.

Men­tal Health

Loc­ate clin­ics, hos­pit­als, and  treat­ment centres that provide men­tal health services, one-to-one confidence building and mentoring.

Food

Find free and afford­able food and food banks.​

Debt management

Financial understanding and avoiding debts.

Addic­tion Services

Search addic­tion treat­ment centres and sup­port groups in the area.

Leg­al Aid

Get afford­able or free leg­al advice.

Family

Facilitation of family connection and supervised contact with children.

For our full list of resources, click here

We provide a cent­ral hub of resources and inform­a­tion helping women to navigate life on the outside. We can provide you details for:

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