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Prison Outreach While working in the chaplaincy at Low Newton women's prison at Durham, Elizabeth McGurk became aware that many women had no one to meet them on discharge, and were apprehensive about getting themselves to the railway or bus station. Some fell prey to drug dealers. With the approval of the prison governor, Elizabeth formed 'Prison Outreach' , recruiting a team of volunteer car drivers from local churches to offer transport to any woman who wanted it. In two years, 500 released prisoners were assisted. 'Open Gate' has now been formed, offering a mentoring service and eventually, it is hoped, supported housing. This has become a partnership between the prison, Community Chaplaincy, and a local agency St. Cuthbert's Care.
What Can I Do? is produced by pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) and Churches' Criminal Justice Forum. |
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