For journalists
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.
Looking for comment, case studies or background info
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
Our latest media releases and comments:
Featured News
Our key press releases, comments, and articles:
New research analysed media coverage on young people over a year
Our response to the government’s Prison Capacity Strategy announcement
Nacro Spokespeople
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
Enver Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
Enver Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
Enver Solomon joined Nacro as Chief Executive in March 2026. Prior to that Enver was CEO of the Refugee Council for 5 years, following nearly 3 years as CEO of Just for Kids Law.
He holds a wealth of experience in the charitable sector, including senior roles at the National Children’s Bureau, The Children’s Society, Barnardo’s, the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies and the Prison Reform Trust.
Enver has extensive media experience and has been quoted on behalf of Nacro in the BBC, The Times, The Observer and Yahoo Mail.
Helen Berresford
Director of Engagement and Impact
Helen Berresford
Director of Engagement and Impact
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.
Andrea Coady
Head of Policy and Service User Involvement
Andrea Coady
Head of Policy and Service User Involvement
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.
Video: Hiring people leaving prison
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.
Our service users' stories
We have case studies available to speak to journalists on behalf of Nacro, as well as share their story.
Maria’s journey with Nacro: Freedom from fear and a new life
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.
Carl’s journey with Nacro: from prison and sofa surfing to having a place to call home
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.
Service User’s Story, Personal Wellbeing Group
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.