Advance Statement on Government 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy
Most women serve less than 6 months in prison. This short time disrupts her entire life, leading to the likely loss of her home, income, and custody of her children, whilst also leaving no time for rehabilitative support which can address underlying needs including mental ill-health, substance use, and housing needs. 17,000 children are estimated […]
Advance event at House of Commons
The event was made possible with the help of Andy Slaughter, Labour MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick, who sponsored it; providing us with an opportunity to introduce MPs to Advance and the vital work that we do, particularly our criminal justice services, and gain their interest and support. Liz Mack, Advance CEO, and Dali Kaur, […]
Advance Statement on Sentencing Review
Nearly 70% of the women supported by Advance’s criminal justice services report experiences of abuse and trauma; for many, this has even led to their time in prison, either though coerced offending, resistance to abuse, or because of their coping mechanisms including the use of alcohol and substances. Prison will never be the right place […]
Advance Big Give campaign is live
Falling in love for the first time should be a special time in a person’s life. For many this feels amazing, but for some it isn’t … sometimes its abuse. For many girls, regardless of their differences, spotting the signs of abuse can be near impossible. Girls and young women under 25 are disproportionately affected […]
New Young Londoners’ Victim Service to be delivered by Catch22, in partnership with Advance, London Youth and Kooth
The service will provide specialist support for children and young people who are victims and witnesses of crime across London to help them cope and recover from their experiences. Building on Catch22’s experience delivering support to victims of all ages in Hertfordshire, Leicestershire and Greater Manchester, the Young Londoners’ Victim Service will provide young people […]
Advance launches #NotGoingBackToSchool campaign
Families across the UK are facing complex challenges: 11% of children in the UK report low wellbeing and our teenagers have the lowest life satisfaction in Europe [1]. Over 1.2m pupils – 13.6% – in English schools have identified Special Educational Needs, a third of whom have the highest level of need [2]. Domestic abuse […]