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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Following the Prime Minister's announcement today of a review into the early release scheme, and his welcome focus this week on building a more preventative state that invests in people's success rather than paying for failure, we've shared our response.

Sian Williams, CEO:

“Today's announcement of a review into the early release scheme puts the spotlight on who leaves prison and when.

But from our experience, the bigger question is what happens next.”

“Every day, Switchback works alongside young men leaving prison to build lives they can be proud of. We see first-hand that the days and weeks after release are a crucial window, shaping whether someone has the chance to build a stable future.

Whether someone succeeds doesn't begin or end at the prison gate. It depends on whether they leave prison with the foundations they need to rebuild their lives: somewhere safe to live, trusted relationships, meaningful opportunities and the right support at the right time. Too often, those foundations are missing.”

“The Prime Minister spoke on Monday about building a more preventative state that invests in people's success rather than paying for failure. If this review is serious about getting under the bonnet of release policy, that's exactly the lens it should apply.

It should look beyond who leaves prison and when, and ask what gives people the best chance of living life differently and what gets in the way. That means looking at the barriers people face after release alongside the rising rates of prison recall, which too often undo the hard graft people are putting into rebuilding their lives while placing further pressure on a prison system already in crisis.”

“Release and resettlement cannot be treated as separate issues.

The decisions made at the prison gate must be matched by a National Resettlement Framework that ensures everyone leaves prison with the basics they need to rebuild their lives - from somewhere safe to live and trusted relationships to practical essentials like access to ID, banking and a phone - while giving local services the flexibility and incentives to work together around each person's goals and the community they are returning to.

If we want fewer victims, safer communities and fewer people cycling back into prison, we need to get both right.”

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

WE ARE HIRING: HEAD OF INFLUENCING Deadline - Tuesday 2nd December switchbackworks.info/head-of-infl... We are looking for someone to build on our fantastic progress shifting policy and perceptions – such as our most recent work influencing government policy on recall. #ReshapeRelease

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We're recruiting Trustees! Are you passionate about supporting young Londoners leaving prison? Do you want to use your finance or fundraising experience to make a difference? You might be just the person we are looking for. Find out more and apply here: switchbackworks.info/trustee-recr...

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

It's encouraging to see Parole Board Chair, Caroline Corby supporting the need to reform the prison recall system in the @financialtimes.com

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

"Jamie regrets that he did not have a relationship with his probation officer, as his officer had changed multiple times during his licence." Our Prison Recall Report 2025, created in partnership with our Experts by Experience Board includes stories such as Jamie and Kareem's.

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

✍️ Lance's story Switchback recently published The Prison Recall Report 2025, created in partnership with our Experts by Experience Board (EBE).

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

WE ARE RECRUITING - UP TO 6 NEW MENTOR ROLES Deadline: 10am on Monday 28th April 2025 As a Switchback Mentor, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of young prison leavers.

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

3. Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones, meeting with our EBE board 🤝 Stay tuned for more updates from Switchback HQ in what's already shaping up to be a busy year #ReshapeRelease

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

2. EBE member Sage and our Public Affairs and Policy Lead Daniel speaking at the Crisis Homelessness Summit. They were part of a panel on 'Ensuring people don't leave prison and hospital into homelessness' 🏠

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

What Switchback has been up to recently ✨ 1. Switchback Trainee George on shift at our real work training partner The Dusty Knuckle

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

⭐We are hiring - Philanthropy & Development Officer ⭐ We are looking for a go-to person who has a keen eye for detail and can tailor messaging to different audiences. switchbackworks.info/philanthropy...

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Have you been on probation? Help us to make the recall system fairer and complete our survey: switchbackworks.info/switchback-s...

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Switchback responds to Independent Sentencing Review’s initial findings: Please read our full statement here: switchback.org.uk/switchback-r...

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Switchback is working with Charity People to find a new Chair of the Trustee Board. switchbackworks.info/Chair-of-Tru... Switchback will be hosting a Q&A webinar session where we will share further insights of the charity and role, as well as answers to any additional questions you may have.

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Switchback @switchbackldn.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Great work from our friends StandOut @penny-parker.bsky.social in their letter to The Times responding to the news that 11 new employment councils will connect prisons and probation services with businesses, and what that means in practice. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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