Our latest article for @thetimes.com explores the impact of yoga on young men in the prison system. Switchback Trainee Hamza* explains the mental health challenges faced by men like himself in the justice system, and the role that masculinity plays. switchbackworks.info/times-yoga

WE ARE HIRING: HEAD OF INFLUENCING Deadline - Tuesday 2nd December switchbackworks.info/head-of-infl... We are looking for someone to build on our fantastic progress shifting policy and perceptions – such as our most recent work influencing government policy on recall. #ReshapeRelease

Calling all videographers! Switchback is seeking a creative videographer/editor whose values echo and align with ours to help bring an upcoming campaign to life. switchback.org.uk/wp-content/u... #FreelanceVideographer #LondonVideographer #CreativeLondon #CreativeJobs

We're recruiting Trustees! Are you passionate about supporting young Londoners leaving prison? Do you want to use your finance or fundraising experience to make a difference? You might be just the person we are looking for. Find out more and apply here: switchbackworks.info/trustee-recr...

It's encouraging to see Parole Board Chair, Caroline Corby supporting the need to reform the prison recall system in the @financialtimes.com

How to solve the prison recall crisis @switchbackldn.bsky.social guest blog on their research into prison recalls. www.russellwebster.com/how-to-solve...

"Jamie regrets that he did not have a relationship with his probation officer, as his officer had changed multiple times during his licence." Our Prison Recall Report 2025, created in partnership with our Experts by Experience Board includes stories such as Jamie and Kareem's.

✍️ Lance's story Switchback recently published The Prison Recall Report 2025, created in partnership with our Experts by Experience Board (EBE).

📢 Big news: Switchback and our Experts by Experience Board have launched the Prison Recall Report 2025. This participatory action research offers 7 key recommendations to urgently address the recall crisis and its role in prison overcrowding. switchbackworks.info/Prison-Recal...

Switchback CEO Sian Williams and barista & former Switchback Trainee Cyril appear in this @channel4news.bsky.social film about why effective resettlement after prison is so important. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YZ1...

Justice sector friends! Our Policy & Public Affairs Lead Daniel Rajan Mills is co-hosting a workshop at the Criminal Justice Alliance research symposium on Thursday 8th May around 'Prisons and alternative interventions'. You can register here: www.criminaljusticealliance.org/symposium-20...

Our wonderful Head of Delivery, Charmaine Best, is speaking on a panel for Debt Free Advice next Wednesday. She'll be part of an important discussion around simplifying debt advice for those who most need it, like prison leavers. Get your ticket here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/debt-free-...

WE ARE RECRUITING - UP TO 6 NEW MENTOR ROLES Deadline: 10am on Monday 28th April 2025 As a Switchback Mentor, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of young prison leavers.

A future free from homelessness starts now. Join the Crisis campaign to urge the UK Government to build more social homes, fix our support systems and prevent homelessness before it starts. That's how we can end homelessness, once and for all. www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved...

Thank you @bobbywdean.bsky.social for raising a question in the House of Commons today on supporting and investing in effective resettlement for prison leavers #ReshapeRelease

What Switchback has been up to recently ✨ 1. Switchback Trainee George on shift at our real work training partner The Dusty Knuckle

Impact of Recall Survey If you or someone you work with has experienced prison recall, please think about spending 10 minutes on this @switchbackldn.bsky.social survey docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

⭐We are hiring - Philanthropy & Development Officer ⭐ We are looking for a go-to person who has a keen eye for detail and can tailor messaging to different audiences. switchbackworks.info/philanthropy...

Have you been on probation? Help us to make the recall system fairer and complete our survey: switchbackworks.info/switchback-s...

We were proud to appear on @itvnews.bsky.social last night to support the Black Equity Organisation's work on racial discrimination in post-release GPS tagging practice, and how this impacts effective resettlement for those tagged. www.itv.com/news/london/...

Switchback responds to Independent Sentencing Review’s initial findings: Please read our full statement here: switchback.org.uk/switchback-r...

6,600 people were recalled to prison in 2023 for 14 or 28 days, often the result of unmet support needs, not reoffending.

Switchback is working with Charity People to find a new Chair of the Trustee Board. switchbackworks.info/Chair-of-Tru... Switchback will be hosting a Q&A webinar session where we will share further insights of the charity and role, as well as answers to any additional questions you may have.

We've partnered with the incredible Charity People to find a compassionate and experienced leader to become our new Chair of Trustees. Please click this for details on how to apply: switchbackworks.info/Chair-of-Tru...

Switchback is proud to be part of the @london.gov.uk New Deal for Young People, providing life-changing mentoring support for over 100,000 young Londoners.

Great work from our friends StandOut @penny-parker.bsky.social in their letter to The Times responding to the news that 11 new employment councils will connect prisons and probation services with businesses, and what that means in practice. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Great to see this within the announcement: "...alongside councils being able to continue funding that offers tailored support for prison leavers... to avoid them facing homelessness and readjust to life on the outside." #ReshapeRelease www.gov.uk/government/n...