Members Feedback

Benefits of belonging to a network of peers

“I was made aware of the similarities and differences between the two communities and felt inspired. Most importantly I had a sense that we are not alone…’

“Creating relationships and connections with other Therapeutic Communities is very important.”

“The peer-review provided time to work together and to come out of isolation...”

“The visit has benefited us as a whole, it has also given us as a community a good level of understanding in how other communities operate, whether in the prison system or within the community as a whole.

 “The review process was a fantastic growth process for all of us and we are certainly proud to be members…Thanks for all your support.”

“Doing a peer-review is a brilliant idea, it opens your mind, it makes you discover new settings and different ways of working.”

“The process provides an opportunity to recognise that difficulties are shared by all therapeutic communities.”

Creating a climate for improved quality

“We look forward to the continuation and working on the improvements.  It has been invaluable in having outside input…”

“The peer-review provided a chance to reflect in a new way.”

“I…felt able to learn from the fact that questions were asked that we don’t ask ourselves anymore”

“The process has been enlightening and has stimulated some interesting, open and honest discussions between staff/staff, staff/clients and clients/clients.” 

 “We enjoyed the openness, and found the process to be useful.”,

 “The peer review was a comfortable and productive experience.”

“The visit had an ethos of honesty and openness.”

Learning Disability Communities

“Instead of professionals coming together…there was a real sense of whole communities being involved, with staff, current and ex-community members sharing and discussing their experiences…It felt right, healthy, like a therapeutic community on a very large scale.”