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.
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.
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.
Our Policy Manager, Philippa Rousell, responds to the government’s recent announcement on plans to tackle the prison crisis.
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.
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.
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.
In this blog, Criminal Justice Service Manager Dawn Harrison discusses the importance of representation and inclusion within arts, culture and heritage.
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.
‘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.
We are delighted to announce that our previous ‘Services in Recovery’ project has been renamed to ‘Transforming Services for Women’s Futures,’ by our researchers with lived experience.
A chance discovery of the crypt at Newcastle Cathedral has resulted in the creation of a new textiles programme which will help support women accessing the criminal justice services offered by Changing Lives.
