Bridging the Gap

Reducing Reoffending Project

The Bridging the Gap project began in May 2018 with the aim to support people who have been involved within the criminal justice system in the last 2 years. This covers anyone (male and female) who; has been arrested, been on probation, or been in prison, and would like to improve their lives.

After receiving funding through the lottery community fund, the team now consists of 4 development workers which has allowed us to expand our reach countywide (Scunthorpe to Spalding). We also have a presence in HMP Lincoln to provide comprehensive “through the gate” support.

Together with the rest of developmentplus, help provide social groups those working with us can attend such as Tai Chi, and the b-wing breakfast club.

We are also partnered with StopSO to help provide specialist therapeutic support to some of our clients, as well as the University of Lincoln to complete research on how effective the support we provide is in helping foster real, significant change.

We provide individuals with; support, mentoring, and advocacy. Our support gives people the opportunity to; achieve their own goals, speak with their own voice, and have someone to actually listen to them.

We support with barriers across the 9 resettlement pathways (current and historic):

• Health (physical/mental)
• Family and relationships
• Accommodation
• Attitudes, beliefs, and life skills
• Education, training, and employment
• Finance, benefits, and debt
• Addiction/ Substance misuse
• Abuse
• Sexual Exploitation

To access support please email Bridingthegap@developmentplus.org.uk for a referral form or call

Project Manager Kate Edgar on 07413205152 for more information.

” You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” 

                                                               – Martin Luther King Jr.