The team is based on professional counsellors with many years experience of working in prisons with prisoners with addiction problems and every member of the team is either in recovery or had direct family experience of addiction. Together they have several decades of recovery.
The team also includes ex-offenders who are in recovery and are committed to sharing their experience with others both in prison and on release.
Edward Baillie
Founding Chair
Has been working with both men and women in prison who suffer from addiction issues and substance misuse for the last eight years. He founded New Connections in 2018.
Has been involved with New Connections since its inception. With many years experience with design and business strategy she has worked on branding, website and marketing as well as operational development.
Katie is our administrative genius, she ensures the wheels keep turning and referrals are dealt with in a timely manner. She has varied experience in schools and also the charitable sector and we couldn't do without her!
With experience of working within substance misuse services, behaviour Analysis and working within the prison estate Emma aims to use her knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible service to our clients
Bethany joined from a volunteer position, where she used her background with a Criminal Psychology Masters, a passion for helping those with addiction, plus her tenacity and commitment. A true asset to the team!
Dean started with NC as a volunteer and now works primarily supporting our post-release clients. He is always positive and professional and has extensive knowledge in addiction recovery.
Louisa has joined us after being on a 90 hours placement in her Forensic Psychology degree, where she showed a brilliant talent and great work ethic, plus a passion for the work we do and our clients.