Found ‘not guilty’ but denied compensation – Miscarriages of Justice
Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau (a CAB) has delivered the Miscarriage of Justice Support service since 2002. We provide advice and support to individuals who have been wrongfully imprisoned through a miscarriage of justice and subsequently released. Because victims of miscarriages are not considered to be offenders, they do not receive the statutory provision…
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A helping hand for the formerly homeless – with Thames Reach and Peer Landlord
Bill Tidnam from Thames Reach blogs about the Peer Landlord project.
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Young, supported and independent – Catch22 and Peer Landlords
The Peer Landlord scheme continues to provide high-quality, affordable and supportive private accommodation for those at risk of becoming homeless. Catch22 has delivered the Peer Landlord project in partnership with Commonweal Housing since 2012, managing a total of six homes – helping 18 young people at any one time. Catch22 specifically focuses on providing homes…
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Living without a safety net – No Recourse to Public Funds
Some people have a simple phrase attached to their status in the UK – “no recourse to public funds”. The meaning is apparently very clear. While you may have the right to be in the country, you do not have the right to access any services paid by the public purse, nor are you able…
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Chrysalis – a pathway to new beginnings
Ed: This article was published in 2014. The Chrysalis pilot project between Commonweal Housing and St Mungo’s came to an end in 2016, and subsequently paved the way for the Amari project (run with Solace Women’s Aid). The final-stage accommodation referenced below is no longer provided to St Mungo’s by Commonweal. Several years ago we…
Read MoreRe-Unite wins award
The winners of the REDEMPTION & JUSTICE AWARDS 2013 have been announced at a ceremony in Leicester.No Offence! hosted the awards, where Re-Unite won the Partnership Award. A huge thank you to No Offence! and well done to all the partners of Re-Unite who have worked so hard.
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