To be effective this requires a combined approach, mutual respect,
co-operation and good communication between all parties.
Aim of the Throughcare Department
To help prisoners to cope with imprisonment and to increase their
desire to resettle themselves in the community on release by providing
training for prisoners which places emphasis on:
- Building of confidence
- Enhancing personal potential
- Changing attitudes
- Increasing awareness of their impact on others and the impact
others have on them
- Learning skills, thinking skills, problem solving and decision
making skills
- Thinking objectively, logically and rationally without over-generalising,
distorting facts or externalising blame
- Using their new skills to consider a future without re-offending
And at the same time provide opportunities to communicate practical
advice on work, housing benefits and health.
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