Circles of Support and Accountability aim to rehabilitate people who have committed sexual offences, and help them to not offend again.
Each circle includes 4 to 6 trained volunteers from the local community who help to support one person who has sexually offended. The volunteers commit to meeting with the core member for 12 to 18 months
The circle provides practical skills and support to the Core Member according to their needs, which might include social skills, finding work or hobbies, or looking for suitable accommodation. They will also receive disclosure about the Core Members offending behaviour, and support them to recognise unhelpful thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour which might link to their risk of offending, and encourage them to develop more healthy strategies.
Where:
In the community throughout the West Midlands.
When:
Flexible – mainly evenings and weekends.
Commitment/duration (min/max period):
Weekly 12-18 months.
Skills:
Good communication skills, basic computer skills, enthusiastic, reliable, committed.
In return, volunteers will gain knowledge, confidence, improve communication as well as much more.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT:
Jessica Clayton
Email: jclayton@lucyfaithfull.org.uk
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