16 Oct 2018
Novel Psychoactive Substances Conference
Forward partners with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to host first Annual Conference on Novel Drug Trends
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Our Impact
The original ‘Rapt’ 12 step treatment programme, showed a 65% reduction in the volume of crime committed by programme graduates, compared to a comparison group completing less intensive programmes.
For every 100 people completing Forward's 'Rapt' programmes an estimated £6.3 million is saved through reduced crime and re sentencing costs
The 'Blue Sky' employment model reduces re-offending by up to 23%
What we Do
We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), the social business with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past.
We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
Prison Services
Community Services
Employment Services
Family Work
After Care
Housing Services
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It is encouraging to learn how organisations like Forward are offering specialist support to help people break the cycle of addiction and look forward to a positive life.
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- HRH, the Duchess of Cambridge on visiting HMP Send
Latest News and Stories
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Our annual RAPt London Reunion is taking place this Saturday. Come along for a a day filled with friends and fun. Looking forward to seeing you there! https://buff.ly/2PfvP6A pic.twitter.com/diBS3fhA1L
Want to learn how social investment can help support your work in the homeless and addiction services sectors? There's still time to register for "Let's Talk Good Finance" - a free event in London on November 1st. https://buff.ly/2yfMqjb @HomelessLink @BigSocietyCap pic.twitter.com/bymwZpfW8b
Two friends of Forward - @Martin2018St and @GethinUnlocks - are holding an event to celebrate the release of their recent prison-related books. Tickets are free but numbers are limited so book now if you'd like to come along https://bit.ly/2CPxH3g https://twitter.com/Martin2018St/status/1050739196942606336 …
Special thanks to Lord Ramsbotham for speaking about the Labour Party's Probation Review at ERSA's Offender Related Services Forum, which was hosted yesterday at The Forward Trust's Head Office. @ersa_news #DWP National @Apprenticeships Scheme @MoJGovUK pic.twitter.com/fgXNGLgldG
Work in the substance misuse field and want to learn more about Novel Psychoactive Substances? The Forward Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust are hosting a conference on 29th November. Book your place here https://buff.ly/2QNxEHW @CI_NHS pic.twitter.com/qyv4FSWbOO
12 Sep 2018
The Forward Trust Launches first Social Impact Report at HMP Downview
The Forward Trust today launched its inaugural Social Impact Report at HMP Downview in Surrey, returning to the location where the organisation delivered the first ever intensive rehabilitation programme in a UK prison.
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