CRC Success Stories

While in prison Nathan was referred to CRC’s Extended Reintegration Service by his parole officer. The alternative was being released to a homeless shelter or crisis accommodation in Sydney.

“I’d tried many times before to stop using drugs. It’s so important to have a service like CRC to motivate and remind you and assist you in taking the necessary steps to achieve that goal.”

Reggie is a young Indigenous man with a partner and eight-month old daughter. He has a major assault offence on his record and reports to parole weekly while on a two-year good behaviour bond.

Sandra was referred to the CRC Family Worker 12 months ago when her daughter was taken into custody. This was her family’s first and only experience with the criminal justice system.

“My family were involved with a religious cult that was exposed for indecent sexual behaviours on children. I began using alcohol & drugs to block out the pain & became addicted to ice.”

“When my daughter Jill went into prison it was a time of huge upheaval. I never realised that preparing for her release from prison would involve just as much change.”