Our work in Prisons

Lancaster & District branch visit and work in the local Young Offenders Institution and, until it closed in early 2011, we provided the same support in Lancaster Castle prison. We continue to offer emotional support directly, face to face, at the YOI.

The Samaritans team train and support offenders to become Listeners. These Listeners are then able to befriend fellow inmates in line with the values of Samaritans, offering emotional support in times of crisis and despair.

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