Nepacs

Who we are

Nepacs is a north east charity which aims to promote a positive future for people who have been affected by adverse situations in their lives. We work with families, young people and children, as well as those affected by the criminal justice system.

We are there for people during difficult times when they need some additional support, whether that be emotional support, help with building resilience, confidence and self-esteem or some practical information.

We are known for our work within criminal justice, having worked in this field for 140 years but we also reach out and provide services in the community, to children and adults from all walks of life. 

Much of our work is delivered by volunteers, who bring energy, warmth and friendship, and offer reassurance in the most challenging of circumstances.

Our organisational aims are:

• Support and assist prisoners, families and friends of prisoners in their visits to the prison and in their life outside the prison

• Ensure that children visiting relatives in prison will feel welcome and find the experience as pleasant as possible

• Relieve hardship due to the poverty of some offenders and their families

• Support the education and training of offenders, and other processes which may assist their rehabilitation

• Raise public awareness through the collection and publication of information relating to criminal justice matters and to the prevention of crime.