Supporting ex-offenders to resettle into the community

The Government’s Accommodation for Ex- Offenders programme seeks to increase support for vulnerable ex-offenders, by helping
them to obtain accommodation in the private rented sector. Research shows that former prisoners who are in stable accommodation are significantly less likely to reoffend within a year than those who are homeless or in temporary accommodation.

Through this programme, Barnet Homes recently submitted a successful funding bid for £332,000 over 2 years. We will use the funding to recruit two Floating Support Officers within Housing Options and a Lettings Negotiator within Let2barnet. We will aim to support 66 individuals over two years by helping them to obtain accommodation, sustain their tenancy and reintegrate into the community.