Successful project to get women back onto their feet expands into Sussex

A scheme to help women offenders get their lives back on track is being expanded across Sussex.

The Inspire Project, which is co-ordinated by the city’s Brighton Women’s Centre, has a good track record, having reduced women’s re-offending in Brighton & Hove in almost nine out of ten cases.

Inspire was recently visited by Government Minister Norman Baker MP for Lewes, who was impressed with their groundbreaking work.

Brighton Women’s Centre Director Lisa Dando, said: “I’m delighted that the Inspire Project is expanding to help women across Sussex turn away from crime.

“Most experts agree that the criminal justice system needs reform – especially for women offenders. If we want to reduce reoffending, and the harm it causes to women and families, we need to continue to build on solutions that work.”

Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker, added: “The coalition government is committed to making sure that female offenders are given the support they need to turn their lives around.

“I am very impressed by the work of the Inspire Project, and I am delighted that the programme is expanding across Sussex.”