THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF FTC

The Primary objective of FTC, in the development of resettlement programmes, is to give each individual the opportunity to consider their options and provide them with the relevant information, advice and guidance, training and support to meet their aims.

The FTC programme

The FTC programme is based around the needs of the individual, irrespective of whether they are in custody or in the community.  Central to this is the action and learning plan (ALP).  Once established the ALP becomes the measure for all actions taken on behalf of and by the individual, and is central to our monitoring and quality assurance arrangements.  There are some differences between the delivery of custodial and community programmes but these are mainly to take into account the way the participants are able to access our services.  For example, in custody we have a 'captive audience' which is delivered to us on a daily basis for the duration of the intervention.  In the community the individual might already be in part-time work, at college or be undertaking an unpaid element in a community order and therefore unable to attend our centre full-time.

Our approach is to provide a holistic programme of support, based on a 'Case Management' model, covering as many of the services required by the offender and offender manager.  The model cuts across the elements of Co-ordination, Preparation and On-going support and ensures the elements are managed to a logical progression, are delivered in a professional and supportive way, and timed  to meet the milestones and ultimately the objective of the intervention.

FTC has always emphasised the importance of partnership working and we place great value on the support of other agencies with whom we work to obtain the best possible outcomes for the individuals we work with.  It is in these partnerships that the essential strength of the programme lays.