Moving Forward with Mentoring: an Evaluation of the Transitional Support Scheme in Wales

Author: Maguire, Mike; Clancy, Anna; Lane, Julie; Morgan,

Summary:
The Transitional Support Scheme (TSS) aims to provide ‘through the gate’ mentoring support for short sentence prisoners up to 12 weeks following their release from custody. It is designed to address the practical resettlement needs of short-sentence prisoners who are returning to Wales, and who are experiencing on-going substance misuse problems.

The primary focus is upon increasing access to drug treatment and subsequently reducing/ceasing drug consumption. The scheme also aims to address additional problems which have been shown to increase the likelihood of offending including homelessness; relationship problems; finances; low educational attainment; and unemployment. Mentors are expected to enhance the motivation of offenders to address their offending behaviour through the application of cognitive/motivational techniques.

Link to download document:
http://hass.glam.ac.uk/media/files/documents/2010-01-07/Moving_Forward_with_Mentoring.pdf

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