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Mentors and participants are matched by the project worker, and both parties are actively encouraged to participate in this process. Link-Up provides people with a volunteer who can give support and guidance; help the participant to set and achieve goals; and be a positive influence.

The mentor can also support and encourage the participant to plan for employment and/or training, in line with their resettlement plan.

A unique aspect of this project is that we want people who have personal experience of the criminal justice system to apply to be a volunteer. Channelling this experience into the project as a Peer Mentor is rewarding and invaluable for both the participant and the volunteer.