Those involved in offending are among the most excluded in our society. The majority of offenders have backgrounds of considerable social breakdown - a third of prisoners have been in care, half have the literacy and numeracy abilities of an 11 year old, and 70% have two or more mental health disorders. In terms of reform and rehabilitation, our criminal justice system is both highly ineffective and extremely expensive, and many young people quickly become trapped in a cycle of reoffending.

Evidence overwhelmingly suggests that entering stable employment, alongside the maintenance of healthy family relationships and secure accommodation, significantly reduces the likelihood an individual will re-offend. Through wilderness-based personal development experiences, complemented by supportive relationships with our outreach staff, we help young people to increase their confidence, motivation and stability, improve their employability, and thereby to work towards lives free of offending.