Virtual_Decisions:
RECONNECT
Supporting prison leavers through their release
Virtual_Decisions: RECONNECT helps participants plan for the first crucial hours after release.
When Dan is released from prison, he’s got a lot to do. Help him prioritise his appointments as he navigates temptation and his own anxieties.
Virtual_Decisions: RECONNECT was commissioned by the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. It helps participants to prepare for their release from prison.
Groundbreaking programme, the first of its kind.
Developed with the Adults Health and Justice Services.
Researched and designed with the NHS RECONNECT team, including Lived Experience Professionals.
"Watching the VR really hit home, reminding me of the challenges I faced when leaving prison… this kind of innovation can really make a difference."
Jamie Roberts, Professional Lead for Lived Experience, RECONNECT
Virtual_Decisions:
RECONNECT is designed for:
RECONNECT Teams working in prisons
Adult Health and Justice Teams
Probation Services
“What an amazing project”
Kate Morrisey, National Head of RECONNECT
Virtual_Decisions:
RECONNECT is perfect for:
One-to-one intervention.
Group workshops and discussions.
Mentoring Sessions.
Professional training.
Family Sessions.
Health and Wellbeing Discussion Points
Encouraging engagement with health services prior and post release from prison has proven to be a factor in reducing reoffending and mortality rates in ex-offenders.
The conversations that follow the Virtual_Decisions: RECONNECT experience are expansive, and include:
Why it works
Virtual_Decisions: RECONNECT is an authentic, immersive experience that helps prisoners plan effectively for their release from custody.
Facilitated discussions allow professionals to identify and implement appropriate support for participants.
Understanding the character's journeys imparts hope and encourages a productive attitude towards their future, to mitigate the risk of reoffending or recall.
Signposting participants to health care services.