Endorsements
“At a time when the prison system is facing many challenges, Ministers should note that LandWorks provides one of the best examples in the country of how we can reduce reoffending, turn lives around and prevent future victims.”
Prof. Nick Hardwick, former Chair of the Parole Board and Chief Inspector of Prisons.
“LandWorks is quite simply brilliant.”
Professor Rod Morgan, former Chief Inspector of Probation.
“They are doing everything right. The way they treat people with dignity and respect is so important, and they have a model that works. It seems to me that if you were just out of prison, this is the best place you could land.”
Martin Edwards, CEO, Julia’s House
“At a time when our prisons are in crisis and too many offenders are largely consigned to the scrapheap, Landworks refuses to give up on people. Its person-centred and highly effective approach to resettlement looks beyond the ‘offender’ label and supports people to navigate a way out to a life beyond crime. It has proved to be sustainable, successful, and scalable, and we are delighted to award it our highest honour. We can only hope that ministers will also see its potential and take it to the next level.”
Matt Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media, organiser of the Charity Awards
“The way that they have created that community, it’s just different gravy, it really is. There’s just something nice about how they work – they’re very, very person-centred. … any work supporting people to leave the criminal justice system that focuses on their right to do so in a positive way, really needs to be celebrated. It isn’t even the economic argument that we need to make, it’s the argument that it’s ok to invest in offenders.”
Anne Fox, CEO, Clinks
“Incredible, intensive and so badly needed”.
Sharika Sharma, head of business development, CCLA
“LandWorks goes above and beyond the science of rehabilitation and recidivism. It’s a way of life and the opportunity to reset and prepare for the world beyond the gate.”
Criminal Justice Alliance Award Judges, 2021