Vision
Building relationships with prisoners, assisting them to regain independence on release and supporting them as they reintegrate with family andcommunity.
Rationale
Geoff and Jill McMillan are active members of Chapel Hill Community Church.
As Christians they are dedicated and have a passion for working in areas
of need that serve the community well. Having worked for many years with
prisoners through other ministries, a need was identified to provide a link
between prisoner release and their immediate after-care. There is little
in the way of support for prisoners and especially their families outside
the support of Government Departments. Having seen first hand this need
and also being passionate about their faith, Geoff and Jill have committed
themselves to serve their community to work in this area of need with the
aim of reducing re-offending and rebuilding healthy family relationships.
Often released prisoners find it hard to reintegrate back into society and
family. They may lack confidence to apply for a benefit, find accommodation,
employment etc. Simple decisions, being alone, sleeping in a large room
are sometimes hard after prison. Towns, road rules, society have changed,
so have their family. One on one counselling in these areas is essential.