Switchback

2024 has been an outstanding year for Switchback. In the midst of the prison population crisis making consistent headlines and resettlement and mentorship gaining huge support in the local and national political landscape, we are proud of how we have advocated for the men we work with and stuck true to our values throughout. We are ending a busy year having supported nearly 700 young men to a find a way out of the justice system, building stable and rewarding lives that they're proud of. This year we worked with more journalists and media than ever before, and met even more decision makers to influence a focus on prison resettlement and release, gaining valuable support for our mission. We've supported men to tell their stories and use their experiences to inspire change. We have provided more men with a wider range of resources, opportunities and experiences, from film training to hospitality, and supported people to live life differently. Switchback Trainees have been reflecting on the year, from proudest moments to hopes for 2025, in a series of videos you can watch on Switchback’s YouTube channel. https://lnkd.in/eSjaiehD But we couldn't have done all of this without YOU. So thank you, from all of us here at Switchback. We wanted to take the time to wish you a restful holiday period and truly Happy New Year. We can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2025. Thank you.

A huge thank you to Peckham Levels for hosting our first-ever #MakingWaves showcase last month! It was a joy to see the young men from our London's Violence Reduction Unit-funded music-making programme perform the original tracks they created during the course. It was particularly special to have mentors from Trailblazers Mentoring and Switchback in the audience cheering on their mentees and celebrating their amazing achievements. Tom Ireland, our Music Facilitator shared: "Proud is an understatement. It takes a lot to open up and be vulnerable when making songs, but it takes pure bravery to perform in front of dozens of people.” Find out more about Making Waves and how you can refer a young person! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/g_jQf8uR Divert Catch22 HM Prison and Probation Service Strides Hestia Charity Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) #MusicIntervention #PurposefulActivity #SouthLondon #MusicActivity #MusicProgramme #CommunityMusic #ReducingReoffending

To mark the end of Season 1 of The Relational Social Work Podcast and as a little Christmas treat for all of our listeners, here is our twist on a traditional carol ... 12 Days of The Relational Social Work Podcast, performed by the amazing Coventry City Council Choir! We hope you enjoy it! 💗🎄 Dr Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE FRSA Honoris Causa Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Ian Thomas Rees Foundation Pam Ledward Family Rights Group Sian Williams Switchback Hannah McCowen Catch22 National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum Tim Fisher FRSA Richard Devine Relational Activism Professor Richard Rose TLSWuk Therapeutic Life Story Work UK Natasha Phillips Beth Vecchione Care to Dance Sukriti Sen Innovation Unit Frances Flaxington Jessie Ben-Ami Matt Clayton Hannah Bedford Arin Sotoudeh https://lnkd.in/g84yutgD

WE DID IT! ❤️ As you know, this year we took part in the Big Give Christmas Campaign where we set ourselves the goal of raising £40,000, and thanks to you we smashed our target. This Christmas Switchback 'painted a different picture of prison release'. To do this we collaborated with London artist Fran Copeman and shared the first-hand stories and experiences of four inspiring Switchback Trainees. Your dedication to our cause has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether you made a donation, shared our campaign, or spread the word among your networks, each of you played a vital role in this achievement. The overwhelming response from our community has left our entire team humbled and inspired. This success means so much more than just reaching a financial target. Every pound raised will directly impact the lives of hundreds of young men leaving prison who are seeking to build a brighter future. #ChristmasChallenge #ReshapeRelease #London

⏰ We're so close! Just over an hour left to double your donation through our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge which match funds every donation until 12pm today. https://lnkd.in/eabH_uWy Can you help us to support even more young men like Lenox to live life differently after prison and build stable lives they can be proud of? A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far ❤️ https://lnkd.in/eabH_uWy

WE'VE REACHED 95% OF OUR TARGET! Can you help us with the final push? We have less than 24 hours to go of our Big Give Christmas Campaign and have raised an incredible £38,030 of our £40,000 target so far. Can you help us with the last 5%? 🎙️READ KAM'S STORY: https://lnkd.in/eyQiMTYV This Christmas Switchback is 'painting a different picture of prison release'. To do this Switchback have collaborated with London artist Fran Copeman and every day we will be sharing with you the first-hand stories and experiences of four inspiring Switchback Trainees. Each individual and their personal story will highlight how your support will directly help our Trainees to thrive on the outside and build a life full of positive opportunities. ❤️ DOUBLE YOUR DONATION AND SUPPORT YOUNG MEN, LIKE KAM, TO LIVE LIFE DIFFERENTLY TODAY https://lnkd.in/eabH_uWy

THANK YOU!!! We're halfway through our Big Give Christmas Campaign and we have raised an amazing £22,630 of our £40,000 target. Can you help us reach our target? 🎙️READ DEVANTE'S STORY: https://lnkd.in/ef9C-ppE This Christmas Switchback are 'painting a different picture of prison release'. To do this Switchback have collaborated with London artist Fran Copeman and every day we will be sharing with you the first-hand stories and experiences of four inspiring Switchback Trainees. Each individual and their personal story will highlight how your support will directly help our Trainees to thrive on the outside and build a life full of positive opportunities. ❤️ DOUBLE YOUR DONATION AND SUPPORT YOUNG MEN, LIKE DEVANTE, TO LIVE LIFE DIFFERENTLY TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eabH_uWy

During this Big Give week all donations will be match-funded, making them worth double until we hit our target of £40,000. Please help us reach our goal so we can help more young men like Lenox thrive. 🎙️READ LENOX'S STORY: https://lnkd.in/eZS5hrup This Christmas Switchback are 'painting a different picture of prison release'. To do this Switchback have collaborated with London artist Fran Copeman and every day we will be sharing with you the first-hand stories and experiences of four inspiring Switchback Trainees. Each individual and their personal story will highlight how your support will directly help our Trainees to thrive on the outside and build a life full of positive opportunities. ❤️ DOUBLE YOUR DONATION AND SUPPORT YOUNG MEN, LIKE LENOX, TO LIVE LIFE DIFFERENTLY TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eabH_uWy

We're hiring a Delivery Manager and we are holding an online Q&A about the role on Monday 9th December at 6pm with Charmaine Best (Head of Delivery), Kasey Keane (Delivery Manager), and Yasin Ali (Delivery Manager). To please register by emailing jobs@switchback.org.uk For more details of the role please view the job application pack here: https://lnkd.in/djB3UnN

During this Big Give week all donations will be match-funded, making them worth double until we hit our target of £40,000. Please help us reach our goal so we can help more young men like Mohamed thrive. 🎙️READ MOHAMED'S STORY: https://lnkd.in/gdBt_ZRC This Christmas Switchback are 'painting a different picture of prison release'. To do this Switchback have collaborated with London artist Fran Copeman and every day we will be sharing with you the first-hand stories and experiences of four inspiring Switchback Trainees. Each individual and their personal story will highlight how your support will directly help our Trainees to thrive on the outside and build a life full of positive opportunities.  ❤️ DOUBLE YOUR DONATION AND SUPPORT YOUNG MEN, LIKE MOHAMED, TO LIVE LIFE DIFFERENTLY TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eabH_uWy