The Reducing Reoffending Partnership South West was formed in 2003, making it the first working partnership of its kind in England. It aims to bring together a collaborative, partnership approach in order to reduce re-offending. Colin Allars, Director of Offender Management, is the Chair of the Reducing Reoffending Partnership Delivery Board, which comprises senior managers from a diverse range of agencies.
The Reducing Reoffending Partnership South West aims:
RRPSW promotes partnership working to reduce re-offending across the region. The partnership will work closely with agencies and organisations in the statutory, private and voluntary and community sectors.
The Partnership Delivery Board is supported by 8 dedicated subgroups. Each of these subgroups specialises in one of the areas of work listed under the Pathways section of this site. These subgroups consist of members from the public, private and voluntary sectors from all areas in the South West of England.