Community Prison Links provide supports to people from the area who are in prison, at risk of going to prison or, on release from prison and who have issues with drug or alcohol misuse. Networking with a large range of services and residential treatment centres that can help to provide a joined path from prison to community.
The aim is to connect with people in prison and to assess and develop a positive post release plan. These plans are client-centred and individual to each person. Community Prison Links helps to link prisoners into services within the community. We also offer access to drug treatment, training, education and onward referrals to other services in the community while continuing post-release support. Community Prison Links offer support to family members where appropriate.

CPL provide support with

• Managing your sentence
• Challenging Behaviours around Drug Use and Re-Offending
• Developing Release Plans
• Continuing with the plan for seamless transition back into community and family
• Restorative Practices
• Support for families of prisoner

Contact Moyra O’Neill at RCDT: 086 – 228 7931 or moyra@rcdt.ie