One to One Project Content

Phase One: At prison inductions a Supporter will show a Prince's Trust DVD to illustrate the project and what it can offer. The Trust will then facilitate group discussions highlighting positive stories of ex-offenders who have turned their lives around. Prisoners will be told that to receive a dedicated Supporter they have to be committed and get in touch with The Trust to promote personal responsibility.

Phase Two: Prisoners that come forward will be individually matched with a Supporter of their choice. Those serving sentences of less than 12 months will be prioritised. The Supporter will provide ongoing help to the prisoner through personal visits, telephone contact and letter writing. A resettlement pack will offer a menu of options available to the prisoner on release and will include links to employers and key support agencies, for example, housing. The Supporter will help them get their voice heard.

Phase Three: The Supporter will commit to meeting the prisoner at the gate at the time of their release and will take them to their accommodation. The Supporter will then provide ongoing support during the transition from custody to community, for example, supporting them into further training, such as The Prince's Trust programmes or employment.

The Aldridge Foundation has a clear commitment to helping young people, especially those in the most difficult of circumstances. In partnership with The Prince’s Trust the 1-2-1 project aims to erode the barriers in the cycle of re-offending in order that young people are given the best possible chance of a successful return to a fully active role in society.

In January 2008, an eighteen month longitudinal study began, which will evaluate the effectiveness of the project, the findings of which will be published shortly after its completion.