Meet the team

Sydney Coy Director

 Advocate for Recovery and Criminal Justice Reforms

Sydney is a passionate and dedicated professional at the forefront of the intersection between recovery and criminal justice reform. With a career spanning over two decades, Sydney has become a leading advocate for individuals seeking a path to recovery within the criminal justice system.

Sydney has laid the foundation for a career devoted to understanding the complexities of human behaviour and the factors influencing recovery. His early professional experiences involved working in Prisons & Community facilities, witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by individuals grappling with addiction and navigating the criminal justice system.

Pioneering Approaches to Recovery: Driven by a commitment to improving outcomes for those facing the dual challenges of addiction and mental health issues, Sydney has been instrumental in developing innovative recovery programs within high-risk settings. These programs focus on evidence-based practices, individualised treatment plans, and holistic approaches that address the root causes of substance abuse and criminal behaviour.

Advocacy and Policy Influence: Sydney is not only an expert practitioner but also a tireless advocate for policy changes that promote a more compassionate and effective approach. https://1drv.ms/i/s!AvVQT0mk8RW8gpBxgZ-mKP-5MGroww?e=zIizUBto recovery within the criminal justice system. He has collaborated with policymakers, non-profit organisations, and community leaders to shape legislation and policies that prioritise effective rehabilitation over punitive measures.

Community Engagement: Understanding the importance of community involvement, Sydney actively engages with local organisations and grassroots initiatives. By bridging the gap between recovery services and community support, Sydney strives to create a network of resources that empowers individuals on their journey to rehabilitation and reintegration. Sydney stands as a beacon of hope and change in the realm of recovery and criminal justice. Through a combination of expertise, advocacy, and genuine compassion, Sydney continues to make significant strides in transforming the way society addresses addiction and legal challenges, paving the way for a more just and compassionate future.

Advocate for Recovery and Criminal Justice Reforms

Sydney is a passionate and dedicated professional at the forefront of the intersection between recovery and criminal justice reform. With a career spanning over two decades, Sydney has become a leading advocate for individuals seeking a path to recovery within the criminal justice system.

Sydney has laid the foundation for a career devoted to understanding the complexities of human behaviour and the factors influencing recovery. His early professional experiences involved working in Prisons & Community facilities, witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by individuals grappling with addiction and navigating the criminal justice system.

Pioneering Approaches to Recovery: Driven by a commitment to improving outcomes for those facing the dual challenges of addiction and mental health issues, Sydney has been instrumental in developing innovative recovery programs within high-risk settings. These programs focus on evidence-based practices, individualised treatment plans, and holistic approaches that address the root causes of substance abuse and criminal behaviour.

Advocacy and Policy Influence: Sydney is not only an expert practitioner but also a tireless advocate for policy changes that promote a more compassionate and effective approach. https://1drv.ms/i/s!AvVQT0mk8RW8gpBxgZ-mKP-5MGroww?e=zIizUBto recovery within the criminal justice system. He has collaborated with policymakers, non-profit organisations, and community leaders to shape legislation and policies that prioritise effective rehabilitation over punitive measures.

Community Engagement: Understanding the importance of community involvement, Sydney actively engages with local organisations and grassroots initiatives. By bridging the gap between recovery services and community support, Sydney strives to create a network of resources that empowers individuals on their journey to rehabilitation and reintegration. Sydney stands as a beacon of hope and change in the realm of recovery and criminal justice. Through a combination of expertise, advocacy, and genuine compassion, Sydney continues to make significant strides in transforming the way society addresses addiction and legal challenges, paving the way for a more just and compassionate future.

Tahani Tottman Project Coordinator

What we offer?

Mentoring

• work one-on-one using strength-based approaches specific to the circumstances and needs of the individual.
• opportunity for women who have used the service to become peer mentors.

Advice, Information, and guidance

• Advocacy support: meetings, court, probation, social services, health, family
• DWP, benefits, and debt
• IAG

Trauma-informed groups to discuss and support:

• Thinking and behaviour
• Root causes relating to complex needs
• Mental wellbeing
• Developing and building self-esteem

Therapeutic and wellbeing sessions

• provision of physical and mental wellbeing sessions
• Supporting with Life skills
• relaxation and massage.
• exercise,
• health and nutrition
• Budgeting
• Monthly drop-in Breakfast and Lunch meetings

Personal development

Seek training, education and employment opportunities

Working in Partnership

This is key to achieving outcomes for women. Together, in collaboration with partners, we will identify and address the issues and factors which contribute to offending behaviour. With warmth, humour, positive energy and an enormous amount of collective experience, we will nurture and encourage women to make good choices to live, grow and succeed for themselves, for their families and for their communities (free to participants)

Keshia Holder, Director