Changing Lives: What Kindness Looks Like in Practice
After visiting Changing Lives in Wolverhampton, a woman with lived experience of imprisonment reflects on the life-changing power of compassion, community and being truly understood.
News
We use our voice to speak up about homelessness because we've been on the frontline of it for over 55 years. This is what we're doing and saying. For media enquiries, get in touch with our Communications Team.
Making Space for Women’s Voices in the Criminal Justice System
Recently, Peer Mentors from our West Midlands Criminal Justice System (CJS) team took part in an online spotlight session with members of the judiciary, sharing their experiences of navigating the criminal justice system as women.
Reconnecting with Nature, Rebuilding Lives: The Accessing Nature for Wellbeing Programme
The Accessing Nature for Wellbeing Programme demonstrates what can happen when we listen to the people we support and work together to remove barriers.
Meet Fran, our Specialist Women’s Criminal Justice Outreach Coach
Fran is one of our team members who has recently stepped into the role of Specialist Women’s Criminal Justice Outreach Coach after receiving a promotion.
The Justice Select Committee’s inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement
Policy Intern Lisa reflects on Changing Lives’ recent submission to the Justice Select Committee’s inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement
Changing Lives Cleveland and Northumbria CRS Teams Receive Recognition
Changing Lives Criminal Rehabilitation Services teams have been presented with two amazing opportunities to have trees planted to celebrate the work carried out by the Teams in Cleveland and Northumbria.
Changing Lives responds to Part 1 of the Independent Sentencing Review
On 18th February 2025 the Independent Sentencing Review, chaired by former Justice Secretary David Gauke, published part 1 of its report into how the government should tackle the prison population crisis.
Changing Lives Respond to Recent Probation Announcement
Changing Lives' Operations Lead Jay Grech responds to the recent announcement regarding the Probation Service.
Meet Laura
Meet Laura, our Team Lead of the Criminal Justice Northumbria team.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Policy Manager Philippa Rousell shares her thoughts on the upcoming Autumn Budget and why doing nothing to tackle the progressing problem of homelessness is not an option
Meet Charlotte, Our Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
Our ISVA Charlotte told us about the support she offers survivors, and what makes her role unique.
Understanding Party Positions on Criminal Justice
Our Policy Manager Philippa Rousell breaks down our main political parties positon on criminal justice as detailed in their manifesto.