SOVA in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, working in collaboration with local Probation & the Metropolitan Police aims to support adult male offenders with lifelong psychological needs reintegrate successfully into the community. 

Our specific aims are to:

-          promote social inclusion

-          minimise the potential harm to the public.

-          enable clients to maintain an improved quality of life with the appropriate levels of support

-          encourage confidence and competence to both volunteers and clients

 However, many find it difficult to cope due to isolation, low self esteem & vulnerability for example and they would benefit from people within their local area supporting them to become a valued member of the community.  LOISP covers the following South-East London boroughs:

• Bexley
• Bromley
• Greenwich
• Lewisham  

Our fully trained, supervised and supported volunteers provide intensive emotional and practical support to adults within a group setting as well as one to one mentoring on a weekly basis.

 What volunteers said about the training course:

 “informal”

“eye opening”

 “everyone’s points of views were addressed and respected”

 “well chosen topics”

 “hugely informative”

 “friendly”

 “I really enjoyed this course”

 “increased my awareness of problems faced by service users”

 “I never thought so much could be achieved within the timeframe”

 “great trainers”

 

LOISP is funded primarily by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust with further support coming from London Probation.