“mentees talked about being accepted…. the important thing was the women said that they didn’t feel judged about their actions. So that combination of someone looking out for them, who accepted them no matter what was really powerful.” @TheLinesBetweet open.spotify.com/episode/4OIRmi…

“to see the emotional distress, in particular a phone call and how well (mentor) managed it.. and how (mentor) was able to …and validate her experiences and …able to encourage her and rebuild her confidence within herself” hear about Shining On here: open.spotify.com/episode/2JaD5d…

“the main thing that’s different about Shine is the emotional side, it’s about having that compassion, that empathy and having someone that the women can call and chat openly ...and know that they’re not going to be judged.” CommunityJusticeScot Scottish Prison Service bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

“Through the years, I’ve grown a wee bit extra because I’ve had support with Shine.” Read more about Shine’s work here: shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

“Thanks for everything u have done for me (name) honestly wouldn't have been able to do it without you all these months and your help support honestly can't appreciate you enough” feedback from one of our Shine women shinementoring.org

During her time spent at Bella she has thrived. Creating strong bonds with the fellow women in the shared houses; keeping up her independence by doing her shopping ..and forward planning for life back in the community. Learn more here shinementoring.org/blog/2023/supp…

“When I first spoke to her (Shine mentor) on the phone it was really reassuring, ................it was like a load off my mind, I knew that I was going to have just somebody there, it was a total relief….” Hear Yvonne's story: open.spotify.com/episode/0Tjpjp…

“after my 4threferral to Shine I was finally ready to make some changes! Yvonne was great, supporting me in prison and on release. I now have my own house, my kids back and contact with my family….she didn’t give up on me even although I had given up on myself”

During the COVID lockdown, alternative digital ways of supporting women were introduced. Depending on each woman’s needs, a hybrid face-to-face and remote support model is now used. Learn more about Shine’s adaptation in our evaluation here shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

Lovely STV News piece on our Travel Service. Sacro volunteers drive families to visit loved ones in prison, maintaining valuable contact and playing an important role in reducing the risk of further offending. The service is made possible with funding support from The City of Edinburgh Council

“I could not thank J enough for everything she was excellent with me...she’s an amazing mentor and saved me in so many ways” Listen to women talk about their experience of Shine here

'It takes a lot for me to open up but we both just clicked. Honestly I can't thank you enough' from one of Shine women we support, learn more about Shine and the work we do: What to expect | Shine Women's Mentoring Service (shinementoring.org)

“Thanks for being there, you have always stood by me and done what you said you were gonna do” read more about Amanda’s work with Shine here: shinementoring.org/using-service/…

Shine helps women with real and positive changes to their lives following a custodial sentence, here Karen reflects on her experience, fears and hopes open.spotify.com/episode/34b0I2…

last few days before applications close next Monday - opportunity to join the Shine team and help women across the Highlands move to a positive future

interested in supporting Shine? Now recruiting for administrator post sacro.org.uk/organisation/v…

“the best part about Shine is when you pick a girl up, is distraught, she’s having a really tough day, she doesn’t see a way out and … you spend some time with her…. you’re there, that’s the thing about Shine - your more or less walking the journey with them”

“Because women are being supported to live safer, healthier, more stable lives and .. empowered to make better choices for themselves and those around them, we saw mentoring as making a positive and complementary contribution “ @TheLinesBetweet read more shinementoring.org/sites/default/…

Fancy joining the Shine national team, supporting mentors across Scotland? Now recruiting sacro.org.uk/organisation/v…

interested in working for Shine and being a key player in supporting the mentors in their work? Now recruiting for an administrator role: sacro.org.uk/organisation/v…