Minehead Baptist Church's Hope Centre project Awarded for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Reducing Re-Offending'
| Published: 4th December 2008 13:51 |
The Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice Board's annual awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 2nd December recognising the achievements and hard work of individuals and organisations for the Criminal Justice System.
The award for Outstanding Contribution to Reducing Re-Offending went to The Hope Centre - an organisation that supports people who are homeless, suffer from drug and alcohol abuse or have been involved in criminal activity.
Chief Constable Colin Port, who chairs the Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice Board said: "Every day thousands of people across the criminal justice system do an amazing job and their dedication makes a dramatic difference to people's lives.
"I congratulate the winners, all of whom have gone further than what is expected of them to improve the criminal justice system for the people of Avon and Somerset."
The aim of The Hope Centre is to reduce re-offending and help them to get their lives back on track.
Based at Minehead Baptist Church, volunteers provide advice and support to those that visit the Hope Centre, as well as hot meals, drinks, bathing and clothes washing facilities.
They also help to make doctors appointments, speak to housing officers and source furniture for those that have made a fresh start in accommodation of their own.
Visitors to the Centre can also take part in constructive activities, such as crafts, games and trips out.
The impact that The Hope Centre has on the Minehead community has been huge. Not only do many of their visitors now enjoy a better quality of life, but the level of calls received by the police in relation to these people has dropped considerably.
For more information and details of all those awarded: Avon & Somerset police website
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