Women’s entry into the criminal justice system is often underpinned by unmet, gender-specific needs & experiences such as domestic & sexual violence, mental health & poverty. With the right support, women can rebuild their lives. But too often women struggle to be heard, their needs are overlooked, & they become trapped in a cycle of offending & vulnerability. To change this, our community must better understand and prioritise their needs & experiences.

Clean Break will use theatre to help women with lived experience of the criminal justice system or at risk of entering it to find their voice, build their confidence and skills, and transform their lives. Alongside this we will create platforms for their voices to be heard within society through public-facing theatre projects and productions, which directly engage a broad cross section of the public.