AWARDS AND COMMUNITY
3Charity Initiatives
Prisoners are encouraged and supported to participate in charity fund
raising. Care will be taken to ensure the relevant charity is comfortable
with prisoner involvement.
Some initiatives which have been undertaken in raising money for charity
have been holding fundraising events at the prison for local charity
hospices and a number of 'Jail and Bail' events.
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Community
Initiatives
HMP Altcourse is committed to having close involvement with community
and voluntary organisations. Links have been already established with
social volunteers who assist with religious activities and agencies
such as Samaritans and Alcoholics Anonymous who are regular contributors
to the prisons policies and rehabilitation of prisoners.
A drop-in centre is also available for prisoners to discuss any drug
problems that they may have.
Sefton and Liverpool Compact
Working with other local businesses to support local schools in interview
techniques, mentoring, working experience and industry days.
HMP Altcourse Achievements Awards
(Investors in People)
HMP Altcourse was awarded this standard on 18th August 1999 and has
been retained annually since then. To achieve 'Investors
in People' there is a regular review of recruitment, training
and development needs. If you wish to find out more relating to investors
in people please use our link to the Investors in People website. |
