Friday 18th May 2012 | 9:24:pm
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Some services for offenders are provided through partners, either by referral or under contract: alcohol services for the community - james kingham project Provide an alchol-free environment, enabling and empowering offenders in Bedford and Luton to gain control over their alcohol use. Also helps people affected by offenders' use of alcohol. Bedford and Luton Citizens Advice Bureau Provide a specialist debt and benefit advice and case work service Bedford Institute of Technology Working in partnership with the local Learning Skills Council to provide Skills for Life initial assessments and follow-up teaching sessions. They also provide offenders learning opportunities up to NVQ level 2. Central Bedfordshire Council & Luton Borough Council - Adult & Community Learning Working in partnership with the local Learning Skills Council to provide Skills for Life initial assessments and follow-up teaching sessions. They also provide information, advice and guidance on employment and education. The Bedfordshire John Howard Society - Luton Foyer Luton based Charity offering free advice, information and support on housing options: hostels, privately rented, local authority, housing association, supported or specialist housing. They also provide free advice, information and support on: legal rights, setting up and maintaining a tenancy, options for financial support, disputes and landlord issues; employment, training and education; basic IT, internet and email course; money and debt; immigration. SPRING Floating housing support service. Working in partnership with Luton Borough Council Mary Secole, Stonham, Luton Foyer and Supporting People. For more information contact: Viverlo James Contract Services Deputy Manager Bedfordshire Probation Trust 41Harpur Street Bedford MK40 1LY Tel: 01234 350401 ext 283 / Fax 01234 328658 Tel: 01582 413172 ext 446 / Fax 01582 418279 Luton Office Direct Line 01582 542446 |
