Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Hope. Supporting Families.
At JustPenny, we understand that youth offending doesn’t happen in isolation — it reflects deeper issues of trauma, exclusion, and unmet needs. We also recognise the hidden impact on families left behind, especially when the primary earner is imprisoned.
Our mission is to break the cycle of reoffending, support rehabilitation with dignity, and ease the burden on families and communities, particularly those from ethnic and religious minority backgrounds.
Support for Incarcerated Youth & Their Families
We work alongside prison chaplaincy teams, community leaders, and relevant services to:
- Offer support to families facing emotional and financial hardship due to incarceration — including access to emergency essentials, food support, and mental health care
- Address religiously sensitive needs in prison (such as halal food access, prayer support, and cultural respect), advocating on behalf of marginalised ethnic and faith-based groups
- Coordinate visits from trained motivational speakers and religious mentors, offering spiritual guidance and personal growth opportunities for youth inside
- Distribute culturally appropriate reading material and self-reflection resources to support emotional development
Post-Release Rehabilitation & Reintegration
Coming home after incarceration is not the end of the journey — it’s the beginning of a new, fragile chapter. We offer:
- Mental health and trauma recovery support, recognising the emotional toll of time spent in custody
- Employment and skills signposting to help young people take a confident step toward independence
- Help with housing and social reintegration, including building healthy routines, support networks, and positive environments
- Community mentoring, connecting them with volunteers who listen, guide, and help rebuild self-worth
- Workshops on self-awareness, anger management, and emotional intelligence, to foster long-term behavioural change
Why It Matters
Youth imprisonment can fracture lives and families. It often affects ethnic minorities disproportionately, both inside the system and in the communities that suffer silently outside. Without holistic support, the cycle continues — harming individuals and society as a whole.
At JustPenny, we believe every person deserves a second chance, and every family deserves support while navigating this painful journey.
How You Can Help
- Volunteer as a mentor or motivational speaker
- Donate to support a family affected by incarceration
- Partner with us if you’re a faith or cultural leader willing to support outreach
- Refer a youth or family in need of post-release guidance
We don’t just want to reduce reoffending, we want to rebuild lives.
Join us in restoring dignity, healing families, and strengthening futures.