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Our employees from the Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS) were delighted to attend the inaugural Trauma-Informed Film Festival in Leeds, celebrating the debut of a film created by some of our CRS volunteer peer mentors.
The Trauma-Informed Film Festival is a powerful tribute to the incredible work of local services and the inspiring journeys of those they support, who are faced with challenges such as homelessness, substance use abuse and struggles with mental health. Held in Leeds, this festival uses the medium of film to raise awareness about trauma, resilience, and growth within the community.
In collaboration with Odd Arts, one of Ingeus’ partners, CRS volunteer peer mentors took part in a film titled ‘First Steps’, which showcased the perspectives of lived experience of the criminal justice system. The project captures the challenges they experience upon leaving custody and the anxiety around building trust and beginning to engage with the services that are available to them.
Sarah Rycraft , Regional Manager Yorkshire and Humber, Commissioned Rehabilitative Services, said:
“The beauty of the project was the fact that the peer mentors were given autonomy to shape this and build their confidence. Although there were trained actors on hand, our volunteers decided to put themselves forward to be filmed and I am super proud of them and what they achieved.”
Ingeus’ Justice services help people in the criminal justice system successfully transition back into the community through specialist rehabilitative support services. We adopt a holistic approach, addressing personal wellbeing, accommodation, health, education and training, employment, and other essential needs.
Watch the CRS peer mentor film
Read more about Ingeus’ Justice services.
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