When we first met Tom in custody, his story sounded like so many we hear—only his was ‘sharper’ at the edges. Growing up, home wasn’t safe. His dad’s violence and drinking meant he often tried to shield his mum, and took the blows himself. When his dad left, different male partners of his mum came and invariably soon went, leaving everyone unsettled. As a teenager, Tom’s mental health began to unravel into anxiety, depression and psychosis. Drugs and alcohol became his way to

Our mentoring support makes a real difference to participants like Kit, helping them manage themselves and life 'on the out'.

Many In2Out participants can't stand to be looked at. It's challenging when someone looks directly at you - they are giving you their...

Mental Health can have a significant impact on reoffending as it affects the ability to cope with life ‘on the out’.