Moray’s Community Justice Partnership and Alcohol and Drugs Partnership have hosted a development event bringing together local partners and the prison system to promote and strengthen a rehabilitation programme supporting people leaving prison.
The prison to rehab pathway supports people leaving prison reintegrate into their communities and rebuild relationships during their recovery journey. Through structured interventions that address the underlying causes of offending behaviour, the pathway helps reduce reoffending risks while providing participants with vital skills and support to build better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
During the event held at UHI Moray in Elgin, prison officials from HMP Grampian and HMP Inverness shared insights on the pathway’s implementation and impact.
Stakeholders, who included community members and representatives from organisations and local services, explored opportunities to enhance wider community involvement in the pathway referral process and strengthen support systems for individuals to enable more effective transitions from prison to recovery.
Ainya Taylor, Community Justice Partnership Coordinator, said: “Prison to rehab can have a profound impact, creating opportunities for people to heal and rebuild their lives. This support can allow for more successful reintegration into the community, and a reduction in reoffending.
“Working in partnership with prisons and local partners is key and highlights our commitment to compassion and understanding in supporting people in their recovery journey. It was great to hear about the work being undertaken by HMP Grampian and HMP Inverness to support people through this pathway, and we look forward to building on this and supporting more people from Moray to access this option.”
Justin Jansen, Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Coordinator, said: “Our collaborative development event with Community Justice, HMP Grampian, and HMP Inverness exemplifies the power of partnership and embodies our shared commitment to building safety, hope, and meaningful opportunities for positive change within Moray.
“Together, we are strengthening the prison to rehab pathway and ensuring individuals are met with compassion, respect, and a clear route to recovery.”
The Moray Community Justice Partnership and Alcohol and Drugs Partnership will now work to expand awareness of the pathway among community partners, enabling more individuals to be supported during their transition from prison to community. The partnerships will strengthen their collaboration with HMP Grampian and HMP Inverness, while also establishing connections across the broader prison network.
