Changing Lives responds to the Government’s backtrack on plans to criminalise homelessness.
Policy Manager Philippa Rousell responds to the Criminal Justice Bill and the Government's plans to backtrack on criminalising homelessness.
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Changing Lives Women Contribute to Art Exhibition in York Marking International Women’s Day 2024
Join us for an exhibition marking International Women's Day 2024 in the York St John University Arts Foyer, open from 8 - 14 March.
Access to Justice for Women: Learning from STAGE
STAGE Data Analyst Stella Liapi shares her experience of supporting women in her current capacity and her previous role as an ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor).
The Reality of Women in the Criminal Justice System #ChangeTheStory
Our Women's Criminal Justice Service Managers share some of the stories of the women they've supported, with a view to shedding some light on the reality of how women come to be involved in the Criminal Justice System.
#ChangeTheStory – Diversion Assists Desistance
On day 4 of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, Criminal Justice Area Manager Lisa Boyack discusses the importance of diversion schemes to prevent women from circumstances that mean re-offending is likely.
A New Approach to Justice
Our Policy Manager, Philippa Rousell, responds to the government’s recent announcement on plans to tackle the prison crisis.
Changing Lives and Northumbria University launch the tree that’s helping women in the criminal justice system tell and own their stories
The ‘Story Chair’ programme is a creative collaboration between social justice charity, Changing Lives and the School of Design at the award-winning Northumbria University and is supported by the North East Probation Service.
Launching the Story Chair
Deputy CEO of Changing Lives Becky Elton discusses the launch of the Story Chair, what makes it special, and the important role of providing creative spaces through trauma-informed care.
Changing Lives pioneering North East programme ready for national launch
Story Chair - a collaboration between national charity Changing Lives and Northumbria University - has been facilitated over the last 12 months and involved more than 50 women across Newcastle, Ashington, North Tyneside and Sunderland taking part in an eight-week programme.
Participatory History Making
In this blog, Criminal Justice Service Manager Dawn Harrison discusses the importance of representation and inclusion within arts, culture and heritage.
Changing Lives football tournament kicks off international campaign against Gender-Based Violence
Commissioners, charity workers and women accessing Changing Lives services took part in a walking football tournament to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women.
Changing Lives art exhibition featured in Newcastle Cathedral
‘Hidden Stories’ features the creations of five women who worked alongside award-winning, local artist, Shiori Naruse to produce a series of print-based artworks responding to some of the hidden stories and themes in the Cathedral, with a particular consideration of motherhood, identity and gender.