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Many released during Fridays or Christmas face increased barriers

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11 Oct 2019 | By nacro

People released from prison on a Friday face an almost impossible challenge to get the support they need before the weekend.

Too many are left homeless without enough money for basics or support.

It doesn't have to be this way. Help us to make a change today.

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11 Oct 2019 | By nacro People released from prison on a Friday face an almost impossible challenge to get the support they need before the weekend.

Too many are left homeless without enough money for basics or support.

It doesn't have to be this way. Help us to make a change today.

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Somewhere safe to live

1000

people released from prison a month are homeless or sleeping rough.

Having somewhere safe to sleep is one of the most basic human needs.

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90%

of people in custody have mental health or drug and alcohol problems.

Without the right support they have little chance of stabilising their lives.

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Discharge Grant is given to prison leavers to cover essentials.

Some people leave prison with little more than the clothes they went in with.

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Watch Nacro Resettlement Worker, Robert, describe the challenge of helping prisoners who are released on a Friday and the race against time to get vital services in place before the weekend.

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