Why we are needed
Key Truth 1: More than 75% of young adult offenders are reconvicted within two years of release from prison; many are back inside within a few weeks. Most are determined not to return to prison but, once released, find they cannot succeed when left on their own with a 47 release grant and no clear plan for the future.
Key Truth 2: High recidivism has a financial as well as human impact; a re-offending former prisoner costs on average 65,000 to re-imprison and up to 100,000 a year to keep in custody.
Key Truth 3: There are many agencies that do excellent work in their specialist area. However, many ex-offenders lack the confidence, knowledge and continuity of support to realise their options.
The Switchback Solution
The hospitality sector accounts for 1 in 14 UK jobs. The roles are varied and often accessible to ex-offenders.
With constant support, trainees are able to get the help they need to make the fundamental changes that mean they can get a job and stick at it.
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"When you’re at Switchback you don’t have to worry about what you should be doing…because you’re already doing it!"
LT
Switchback Trainee
"These young adults all have something good to offer. I congratulate Switchback for coming up with such a practical approach to helping them to fulfil that potential."
Lord Ramsbotham
Switchback Advisor