We understand that being taken into custody can be a stressful experience and when you are approaching the end of your sentence, you may be worried about where you will live and what you will do next.
You will have access to your Personal Advisor whilst you are in custody up to the age of 25 if you choose. While you are in custody, we may provide you with a level of financial help up until you are 21, if the prison agrees to this and it is in your best interests. Any benefit payments would be stopped, but your claim would stay active and in place ready for your release.
There are education, training and employment opportunities to explore with your Personal Advisor and staff in custody.
Your PA will liaise with the HMP and Probation to support your release and support options. For young people on a longer sentence, HMP prisons will liaise with the Care Experienced team months before your release to start planning your release.
We will continue to visit you virtually or face to face, linking in with you and the HMP to agree this.