St Giles Trust opens new Dalston centre aimed at breaking cycle of crime
Clients and volunteers at the opening launch event. Photograph: St Giles Trust
A charity has opened a new specialist centre in Dalston as part of its work with ex-offenders and efforts to break the cycle of crime.
The St Giles Trust wants to get more ex-criminals into jobs and careers and has developed a new service for those in Hackney who want to turn their backs on crime but need practical help to do so.
The charity is offering help with creating CVs, searching and applying for work, handling interviews and more general practical help to overcome any issue which might be holding someone back from resettling.
The centre is located in the Elise Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8
Unfortunately St Giles have succumbed to the lure of a contract with the Ministry of Justice, thereby undermining their independence and ability to fight for released persons who need it most.
This is a difficult one isn’t it Kushal? I remember FTC were always wary of taking cash from London Borough of Hackney in case targets were imposed that they were less than happy about. However l can only applaud their link with St. Giles a true ally in the purest sense. Better surely to have the work continue than to face the inconceivable prospect that they were not there.
The economic situation was always going to be a challenge. Did they have to put Harry down?
Wishing them all the best, they are worth their weight in gold.
Best regards
Philip Poole
Partnership and Problem Solving Sergeant 1989-2011.
Hackney Borough Police – Retired.