Achieving Successful Reconnection Framework’s Street Outreach

Street Outreach Teams PersonalisationResettlement Supported Reconnection NSNO

Supported Reconnection Polish, Russian & Romanian speaking staff Knowledge of Treaty rights Translation Apps Alcohol detoxification for those with no recourse to public funds Reconnection beds Follow on support in country of origin

Reconnections 2013/2014 UK Reconnections 97 Non-UK Reconnections 109

Impact of Successful Reconnection: Reduction in presentations to primary health Reduction in incidents of ASB Reduction in rough sleeping Positive impact on community Positive impact on individual

Impact on Crime / ASB Data from PNC shows that the ‘top 6’ CEE Offenders/Rough Sleepers;  Were named as a suspect or an accused person 53 times  Arrested 72 times  Had warrants issued for arrest 5 times Data between April 2010 and April 2012

Street Counts – Nottingham City May  8 Polish  3 UK  1 Slovakian  1 Czech May  9 Polish  4 UK May  2 Polish  2 UK May 2011  76.9% May 2012  69.2% May 2013  50%

Case Study - WL 29 year old Polish Male Between March 2011 and November 2012  112 attendances at A&E  95 via ambulance  36 admissions to ward for at least 24 hours  10 separate custodial sentences  199 nights in custody  Found rough sleeping only twice

Case Study - WL Repeatedly failed to claim JSA All agencies worked around reconnection as single offer Offered 10 day detoxification at the Priory Family contacted (with consent) Accompanied on flight

Role of Outreach Teams in Reconnection Single Offer  Needs Assessment  Understanding of Homelessness Legislation Challenging Local Authority/Accommodation Providers  Accept a Duty  Prioritise Local Connection Challenging Individuals  Not Sustain a Street Lifestyle Persistence / Consistency  Communication with Partner Agencies

“We have continued to work with Framework and their fantastic supported reconnection scheme to encourage some of the Eastern European drinkers to return home after a period of detox. This has definitely played a part in the reduction of incidents and calls in the area as a number of the regulars have now gone home.” Inspector Jeremy Ellis: Nottinghamshire Police “...this is wholly positive and I think Framework’s role was fundamental to a multi-agency operation aimed at reducing harm in the community and supporting individuals get back into society.” Robin Humphris: HM Inspector East Midlands Immigration Compliance and Enforcement Team

Reconnection: ending rough sleeping NOT moving it