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Rob needs someone to walk alongside. You see, from early days, Rob got the blame for everything. The only stepson in a family of four boys, he was beaten by his stepfather. Pleas for help from his mother fell on deaf ears. It was easier and safer to stay away from home and truant from school. Expelled and rejected, Social Services put Rob in bed and breakfast and gave him a social worker. The local gang offered him the friendship and acceptance he needed. Their friendship has cost him dear - he stole to fund his addiction to drugs and alcohol. One thing led to another and he’s been in prison - now his mother refuses all contact.

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A project of South West Community Chaplaincy Ltd, Pi is supported by a number of agencies including YMCA, Council for Church and Society (Exeter Diocese) and Prison Chaplaincies. Limited Company registered in England & Wales No: 6132161 Charity No. 1128372.
 

Valuing life

Many people who become caught up in offending behaviour have had a poor experience of life, education and relationships.

They are likely to have missed out on having a safe and supportive environment in which to develop through their early years to adolescence and adulthood.

Prison rehabilitation programmes can play an important role in assisting prisoners to consider their future.

With ongoing encouragement and relational support from Community Chaplaincy, people can grow to value their lives enough toface the challenges of starting a new way of life.