In a very short space of time Merseyside Mentor Achieve Learn Support (MALS) have firmly established themselves within the Knowsley Integrated Offender Management Programme and it is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that their profile has been raised so high and that their role has become so valued by the partners.

I benefited from their support and feel that I’ve gained some of my confidence back which I was lacking. So I would like to thank the team at MALS for all you have done for me.

MALS is working with both Statutory and non-statutory offenders. This is proving to be an invaluable service in adding value to our business. The utilisation of ex-offenders is a particular asset. It is evident that MALS is demonstrating effectiveness in engaging with offenders both in Prison and through the gate and is linking offenders into voluntary work and paid employment. MALS is also providing significant additionality to offender management including the utilisation of the Life Change Programme. Overall the Service presents significant benefits being comprehensive and proactive in terms of approach-supporting offender desistance.

Since I’ve been engaging with MALS Merseyside, it’s been helping me out in so many ways.

MALS is working with both Statutory and non-statutory offenders. This is proving to be an invaluable service in adding value to our business. The utilisation of ex-offenders is a particular asset. It is evident that MALS is demonstrating effectiveness in engaging with offenders both in Prison and through the gate and is linking offenders into voluntary work and paid employment. MALS is also providing significant additionality to offender management including the utilisation of the Life Change Programme. Overall the Service presents significant benefits being comprehensive and proactive in terms of approach-supporting offender desistance.

They have helped me to see things in a different way and they ensure that I feel valued.

MALS Merseyside are a co-beneficiary with Knowsley Council and other partners on an EU funded project working on reducing reoffending. The project began in January 2013 and will run for 3 years. MALS are recruiting and training volunteer mentors to work with ex-offenders on a mentoring programme and are also delivering an innovative model of offender management, the Life Change Programme. more.

I really would recommend MALS to anyone who needs support like myself for that extra support MALS provide. It is important that MALS start to get recognised as so many people can benefit from their help.