The Howard League legal team provides free, independent and confidential advice, assistance and representation to young people in custody.
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Advocacy & Campaign Groups
The IAPDC is an advisory non-departmental public body working to prevent deaths in custody across various detention settings in the UK.
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INQUEST is the only charity in England and Wales providing expertise on state related deaths and their investigation to bereaved people, policy makers and the media.
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The ICPO is a charitable organisation providing information and support to Irish people in prison overseas and their families.
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Liberty is an independent membership organisation that challenges injustice, defends freedom, and campaigns for fair treatment for everyone in the UK.
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Faith & Chaplaincy
Muslim Youth Helpline offers mental health and wellbeing support to young British Muslims through helplines, chat, email, and resources.
Family Support
Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland supporting families affected by imprisonment with practical help, support, and advice.
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Family Lives offers parenting and family support through a helpline, email, live chat, and online resources, covering a range of family and child-related topics.
Family Matters offers free and confidential support, therapy, and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Kent and London Borough of Bexley.
Supports parents and kinship carers involved with children's services in England by offering free, independent, and confidential advice and resources.
Gingerbread is a charity supporting single-parent families, offering advice, support, and campaigning for policy changes.
Kinship is the charity for kinship carers, special guardians, and anyone looking after a relative or friend's child full time.
Help with Prison Visits offers financial support for travel, accommodation, and meal costs for eligible visitors to prisons.
Nepacs provides support services for prisoners' families and individuals affected by imprisonment in the North East of England.
New Bridge Foundation supports people in prison by providing befriending services through dedicated volunteers to combat loneliness and isolation.
Financial Advice
National Debtline provides free, confidential, and independent debt advice and support to individuals in England and Wales.
General Support
GambleAware provides free, confidential advice, tools, and support for individuals concerned about their or someone else's gambling.
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship offering support through shared experience for compulsive gamblers in England, Wales & Ulster.
GamCare offers free support and information for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain through their National Gambling Helpline and various support services.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons ensures that detention in the UK is humane, decent, and prepares people for returning to society through inspections and reports.
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Housing & Accommodation
Hope into Action is a UK charity empowering churches to house and support the homeless, including ex-offenders, refugees, and those with addictions.
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Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) is a London-based charity offering community initiatives, courses, social transformation, and various support services.
Legal Support & Advice
Find a Solicitor is a free service from The Law Society for anyone looking for legal services in England and Wales that are regulated by the SRA.
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Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) campaigns with migrants for justice, offering legal advice, representation, and training, and fighting against the Hostile Environment.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mind is a mental health charity working to ensure no one faces a mental health problem alone, providing information, support, and campaigning for change.
Prison Media & News
Inside Time is a national newspaper for prisoners and detainees, offering news, information, advice, and a platform for voices from inside prison.
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Resettlement Services
Langley Trust is a Christian charity supporting people with convictions in England, focusing on rehabilitation, crime prevention, and reducing re-offending through various care and advice services.
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Nacro provides education, housing, health, and justice services, advocating for a second chance for individuals, particularly those in the criminal justice system.
Substance Misuse
FRANK offers honest information and advice about drugs and alcohol, providing support for individuals and those concerned about others.
Women's Services
Hibiscus Initiatives supports Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the UK criminal justice and immigration systems.
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