Megan Prendergast
Senior Operations Manager
London Prison Violence Reduction Service
Driving a reduction in violent incidents, promoting pro-social behaviour and improving mental wellbeing amongst men across London prisons.
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- Our approach
- Frequently asked questions
- Our partners
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Our approach
Our approach to service delivery is rooted in strong partnerships, which we believe is key to achieving an effective offer. By working collaboratively with In-House Records, EY Outreach, and Intuitive Thinking Skills, we integrate expertise across four specialist workstreams within London prisons. This partnership allows us to deliver a comprehensive service, addressing violence reduction through tailored support in areas like conflict resolution, employability, and peer mentoring. Our shared goal is to create safer prison environments while empowering both staff and individuals.
Catch22, alongside In-House Records, EY Outreach and Intuitive Thinking Skills, is funded by MOPAC in close partnership with London Prisons Group to deliver a pilot Violence Reduction Service in three London prisons: HMP Pentonville, HMP Wandsworth and HMPYOI Feltham B.
The service comprises four specialist service workstreams, which are delivered in a combination across the three custodial sites. The service aims to drive a reduction in the risk of violent incidents, promote pro-social behaviour, and improve mental well-being amongst men in prison, as well as provide capacity-building and development opportunities for staff teams.
Frequently asked questions
What service do you offer through the London Prison Violence Reduction Service?
The service comprises four specialist service workstreams, which are delivered in a combination across the three custodial sites
- Exploitation, Gangs and Debt (EGD)
This strand will work across all prison sites to identify and support men to break the cycle of exploitation and gang involvement by fostering viable alternatives and resilience.
- Purposeful Activity (PA)
Delivered in HMP Wandsworth and HMP/YOI Feltham B in partnership with In-House Records and EY Outreach. The Purposeful Activity element of the service will provide participants with structured interventions and employability support, from music production and creative arts to vocational training.
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution (MCR)
This strand is Delivered across HMP Wandsworth and HMP Pentonville Through sessions and training delivered to men in prison and staff, addressing the need for effective conflict management skills within the custodial environment, including complex conflict management, promoting a safer prison setting.
- Peer Mentoring (PM)
Delivered in HMP Wandsworth and HMPYOI Feltham B in partnership with Intuitive Thinking Skills. The Peer Mentoring strand uses an ambassador program to help build a supportive prison community, led by trained mentors responsible for delivering reflective practice to their peers.
How can I contact one of the services?
You can contact the services by email
HMP Wandsworth: Catch22.Wandsworth@justice.gov.uk
HMPYOI Feltham: Catch22.Feltham@justice.gov.uk
Alternatively you can contact Megan Prendergast, Senior Operations Manager at Megan.prendergast@catch-22.org.uk
Our partners
Contact London Prison Violence Reduction Service
We are unable to accept referrals for this service.
For further information, please reach out using our contact form and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Crime diversion
Crime diversion
Our services aim to prevent first-time entrance into the criminal justice system, intervene when young people have committed an offence, and support young people subject to youth justice.
Gangs
Gangs
Our services work in prisons and the community to reduce the risk posed by gang-involved individuals and, ultimately, reduce the number of violent incidents.
Offender management and rehabilitation
Offender management and rehabilitation
Our services provide long-term support from the point of entry into prison to an individual’s transition back into the community, with the aim of reducing re-offending.
Victim services
Victim services
Our needs-focused services empower victims and witnesses to cope and recover from the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour, by providing a range of support including emotional and practical guidance, advocacy and advice.