CRI (charity)
Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI) is a voluntary sector organisation specialising in drug and criminal justice intervention projects in England & Wales. All of its funding is statutory based. As of 2012 it employs over 1,800 workers[1] and is supported by over 250 volunteers.
CRI is a national provider of support, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for those whose lives are blighted by substance misuse, crime and lack of opportunity.
CRI's service users include:
- Adults and young people with substance misuse problems
- People who are homeless and living and working on the streets
- Offenders in prison and those serving community sentences
- Families and communities affected by crime, substance misuse and anti social behaviour
- Victims of domestic abuse
CRI's objective is to help individuals to improve their lives and achieve their full potential.
CRI offers a wide range of services to its clients: Key-work sessions, Counselling, Benefits and housing advice, Group therapies, Needle exchange, Sexual Health awareness, Medical assistance, Prescribing, Complementary therapies and general support in living a healthy and balanced life.
CRI works in partnership with a range of agencies to provide treatment and co-ordinated care pathways that include housing, employment, education and training.
In the 00-01 financial year CRI's income was £2.1m, in 11-12 it was £80.8m.[1]