Resettlement is the word used by prisons and probation services when
you leave prison and go back into the community. Resettlement should
mean that services support you and your family to prepare for life after
prison. Support can come from the prison such as the resettlement team,
the National Probation Service (NPS), Community Rehabilitation Company
(CRC) and voluntary agencies such as charities.
There might be different things to do when you leave prison, such as
getting help for your mental health, finding a job, applying for benefits and
finding somewhere to live. If you have support, it can make getting back
into the community easier. You can help to prepare for your release by
thinking about your plans during your sentence.