National social justice charity that works with disadvantaged young people and adults to change lives - building stronger communities and reducing crime. They house, educate, support, advise, and speak out for and with disadvantaged young people and adults.
They use their knowledge and experience to help the most vulnerable in the community to change their lives and to reach their full potential and aspirations. Nacro does this by addressing social exclusion, inequality of opportunity and deprivation.
Nacro:
- house and support vulnerable people including young people, adults and families, and help them to move on through their National Homes Agency.
- offer education and skills for young people outside of mainstream schooling.
- help people in custody and the community to reintegrate into society, helping with housing, mental health and substance misuse issues.
- support people to overcome barriers presented by their criminal records and to move on from previous mistakes.
- speak out on behalf of the people work with to influence policy and public debate, addressing the social issues know many people face.