You don’t need to work in a prison to make a difference to someone leaving one. Individual supporters help 57:Fourteen equip chaplains, volunteers and churches to support people in the criminal justice system. You can give, pray or volunteer, and every act of support helps someone move from a life shaped by crime to one shaped by hope.
The local church is where people leaving prison can find belonging, friendship and a fresh start. 57:Fourteen provides training and support to help your church welcome people returning from the criminal justice system, through mentoring, practical help and a circle of support around each person. We’ll help you build that with good safeguarding at every step.
Leaving prison is one of the hardest moments in a person’s life, and a consistent, non-judgemental friend can change it. As a mentor, you’ll walk alongside someone as they adjust to life outside and work towards a different future. You don’t need to be an expert. We’ll train and support you, and you’ll be part of a wider circle of support around the person you mentor.