We regularly work with national, regional, local and broadcast media outlets and particularly comment on the following topics:
Reoffending, prison and probation, sentencing, alternatives to custody; further education and skills; housing and homelessness.
Here you can find our latest press releases, articles written by members of staff and information about spokespeople and how to contact us.
If you are a journalist or member of the media, you can contact our press team on the details below:
Call: the media team on 07881 625 474
Email: media@nacro.org.uk
We have national and local spokespeople available for interview, background briefings and to write articles and blogs. You can see some of our spokespeople below
Helen Berresford is Director of Engagement and Impact for Nacro. She has previously been interviewed by outlets including the BBC, ITV, SKY, The Financial Times and more. After starting her career working in Parliament, Helen has spent the majority of her career in the voluntary sector working to improve policy and practice for disadvantaged young people and adults. Prior to Nacro, Helen worked at children’s charities Save the Children and 4Children and women’s charity Platform 51.
Simon Dixon is Nacro’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs. He works across our areas of interest, identifying practical solutions to the problems facing the people who rely on our services. He has previously been interviewed for print and broadcast by outlets including the Guardian, BBC local and national radio, and LBC. He has previously worked in Westminster and for a range of national charities, campaigning for change on topics ranging from disability equality to the more effective procurement of public services.
Andrea Coady is Nacro’s Head of Policy and Service User Involvement. She works directly with our service users, ensuring their views and experiences shape our campaigns and services and highlight problems and solutions in the system. She has previously been interviewed by ITV, GB News and The Telegraph amongst others. She is a member of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Highdown and previously worked for The Magistrates’ Association after a career in law.
Members of staff throughout our organisation appear on ITV news to make the case for hiring prison leavers and why employment is key to moving on.
We have case studies available to speak to journalists on behalf of Nacro, as well as share their story.
Nacro was by Maria’s side in her moment of need. The Nacro team at Women in Safe Homes (WISH) Greater Manchester, a partnership between Nacro and Women’s Aid, provided tailored, trauma-informed support to meet Maria where she was at. Maria now has a safe and stable place to live and a brighter future.
After being released from prison, Carl had nowhere to call home and was sofa-surfing. His children were in his parents’ care until he could find stable, suitable accommodation. Carl was working with children’s services and Nacro’s Accommodation Advice and Support Services to find the right place to live so he could get back on his feet.
A service user who was engaged with our personal wellbeing group, a group for men under the supervision of probation, shares their positive experience with Nacro.
