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Why Choose Reflect and Reframe?
We’re experts by education and experience.
Our team combines professional skills with real-life stories from the streets, the justice system, and care backgrounds. This powerful mix helps us connect with young people and staff, changing mindsets and creating safer schools, colleges, and communities.
Why Lived Experience Matters
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Real Trust: Young people listen to those who’ve walked their path.
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Fast Connection: We break down barriers and build rapport quickly.
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True Impact: Our stories inspire change and shift behaviour.
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Safer Spaces: We spot trouble early and help de-escalate conflict.
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Exit Strategies: We guide youth away from gangs, violence, and crime.
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Positive Identity: We help young people find pride and purpose beyond the streets.
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Career Pathways: We open doors and smash limiting beliefs.
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Community & Culture: We rebuild trust and empower youth to support each other.
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System Change: Our insights help design better programs and challenge stereotypes.
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Local Insight: We’re from the same streets, so we get it—and they trust us because of it.
What Sets Us Apart
All About Us
We are a West Midlands-based initiative committed to supporting young people through early intervention, mentoring, and educational programmes. Our team is made up of professionals with both lived and learned experience—bringing authentic, grounded insights into the challenges facing today’s youth.
We specialise in emotional, social, and mental health support for young people at risk of exclusion or entering the criminal justice system. Our approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and transformation
Our Services
We provide emotional, social, and mental health support to young individuals facing challenges.
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One-to-One Lived Experience Interventions
Personalised Support. Real Connections. Lasting Impact.
This highly tailored intervention pairs young people with mentors who have lived experience of the challenges they are facing — from involvement in crime to struggles with mental health. Through honest conversation, trust-building, and personalised guidance, we help participants break down barriers, build resilience, and reframe their future with the support of someone who truly understands their journey.
This highly tailored intervention pairs young people with mentors who have lived experience of the challenges they are facing — from involvement in crime to struggles with mental health. Through honest conversation, trust-building, and personalised guidance, we help participants break down barriers, build resilience, and reframe their future with the support of someone who truly understands their journey.
Emotional, Social, and Mental Health Support
Stability. Safety. Support that Matters.
This programme provides dedicated support for young people facing emotional, social, or mental health challenges—particularly those at risk of school exclusion or involvement with the criminal justice system. We create safe, non-judgemental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s pressures and make more positive choices.
This programme provides dedicated support for young people facing emotional, social, or mental health challenges—particularly those at risk of school exclusion or involvement with the criminal justice system. We create safe, non-judgemental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s pressures and make more positive choices.
Boys to Men: Challenging Toxic Masculinity
Guiding the Journey to Authentic, Healthy Manhood
This programme supports young males through the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood by challenging harmful stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a man. We explore identity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and the pressures of masculinity in today’s world. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, participants are encouraged to reflect on their values, break free from limiting narratives, and embrace healthier, more respectful models of strength. The goal is to build self-awareness, character, and confidence—empowering boys to grow into men who lead with integrity and become positive role models in their communities.
This programme supports young males through the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood by challenging harmful stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a man. We explore identity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and the pressures of masculinity in today’s world. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, participants are encouraged to reflect on their values, break free from limiting narratives, and embrace healthier, more respectful models of strength. The goal is to build self-awareness, character, and confidence—empowering boys to grow into men who lead with integrity and become positive role models in their communities.
Staff Training: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Youth Justice
Understanding the Barriers. Changing the Response.
This training equips professionals with the insight and tools to better support young people who are, or have been, involved in the criminal justice system. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, the programme explores the root causes of challenging behaviour, including adverse childhood experiences, social inequality, and systemic disadvantage. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies that are compassionate, constructive, and rooted in real understanding. By shifting the focus from punishment to support, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where vulnerable young people can feel seen, heard, and empowered to change.
This training equips professionals with the insight and tools to better support young people who are, or have been, involved in the criminal justice system. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, the programme explores the root causes of challenging behaviour, including adverse childhood experiences, social inequality, and systemic disadvantage. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies that are compassionate, constructive, and rooted in real understanding. By shifting the focus from punishment to support, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where vulnerable young people can feel seen, heard, and empowered to change.
Lived Experience Talks
Real Stories. Real Lessons. Real Change.
Our lived experience speakers share powerful personal journeys that bring key life lessons into sharp focus. Covering topics like crime, prison life, addiction, and recovery, these talks offer authentic, relatable insights that inspire young people to rethink their choices and believe in the possibility of change.
Our lived experience speakers share powerful personal journeys that bring key life lessons into sharp focus. Covering topics like crime, prison life, addiction, and recovery, these talks offer authentic, relatable insights that inspire young people to rethink their choices and believe in the possibility of change.
Choices and Consequences
Understanding Actions, Owning Outcomes
Through interactive workshops and case studies, young people are encouraged to explore the real-world consequences of their decisions. We empower participants to recognise risk factors, take responsibility for their choices, and make more informed, positive decisions in their everyday lives.
Through interactive workshops and case studies, young people are encouraged to explore the real-world consequences of their decisions. We empower participants to recognise risk factors, take responsibility for their choices, and make more informed, positive decisions in their everyday lives.
Step into Employment
Designed to inform young athletes about the dangers of exploitation, coercion and abuse of finance. Our lived experience perspective is used to guide young athletes against some of the challenges they face from people who do not have their best interests at heart. We use former athletes and case studies to raise awareness and educate young athletes against criminal activity and exploitation.
Guiding young athletes
Designed to inform young athletes about the dangers of exploitation, coercion and abuse of finance. Our lived experience perspective is used to guide young athletes against some of the challenges they face from people who do not have their best interests at heart. We use former athletes and case studies to raise awareness and educate young athletes against criminal activity and exploitation.
Real, Raw, Resilient
Real, Raw and Resilient is an empowering workshop designed for young people to explore their authentic selves, embrace their unique stories, and build the confidence to face life’s challenges head-on. Through honest conversations, creative expression, and practical tools, participants will uncover their inner strength and learn how to break through barriers in society, education, and employment. This workshop is all about being real, staying raw, and growing resilient.
Culture Change Projects
Our Lived Experience Staff bring powerful insight and authenticity to schools, colleges, alternative provision centres, probation teams, and prisons. By combining real-world experience with professional education, they challenge stereotypes, build trust, and create environments rooted in equity, growth, and understanding. Their presence helps shift culture—bridging gaps, inspiring change, and empowering individuals to thrive.
Individual support for parents / young people -
Our lived experience professionals play a powerful role in guiding young people and their families away from criminal activity. Drawing from their own journeys, they create authentic connections that build trust, inspire change, and foster hope. Through tailored intervention programs and real-world insight, they help youth and parents understand the risks, navigate challenges, and build more positive, purpose-driven futures.
You Are Not Alone – A Brighter Path Forward
Growing up with a parent in prison can feel isolating — but you don’t have to walk this road alone. Our program offers emotional, social, and academic support tailored specifically for young people with incarcerated parents. Led by mentors who truly understand — because they’ve been there too — we create a safe space to grow, connect, and succeed. With the right support, your future is still yours to shape. Let’s build it together.
One-to-One Lived Experience Interventions
Personalised Support. Real Connections. Lasting Impact.
This highly tailored intervention pairs young people with mentors who have lived experience of the challenges they are facing — from involvement in crime to struggles with mental health. Through honest conversation, trust-building, and personalised guidance, we help participants break down barriers, build resilience, and reframe their future with the support of someone who truly understands their journey.
This highly tailored intervention pairs young people with mentors who have lived experience of the challenges they are facing — from involvement in crime to struggles with mental health. Through honest conversation, trust-building, and personalised guidance, we help participants break down barriers, build resilience, and reframe their future with the support of someone who truly understands their journey.
Emotional, Social, and Mental Health Support
Stability. Safety. Support that Matters.
This programme provides dedicated support for young people facing emotional, social, or mental health challenges—particularly those at risk of school exclusion or involvement with the criminal justice system. We create safe, non-judgemental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s pressures and make more positive choices.
This programme provides dedicated support for young people facing emotional, social, or mental health challenges—particularly those at risk of school exclusion or involvement with the criminal justice system. We create safe, non-judgemental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s pressures and make more positive choices.
Boys to Men: Challenging Toxic Masculinity
Guiding the Journey to Authentic, Healthy Manhood
This programme supports young males through the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood by challenging harmful stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a man. We explore identity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and the pressures of masculinity in today’s world. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, participants are encouraged to reflect on their values, break free from limiting narratives, and embrace healthier, more respectful models of strength. The goal is to build self-awareness, character, and confidence—empowering boys to grow into men who lead with integrity and become positive role models in their communities.
This programme supports young males through the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood by challenging harmful stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a man. We explore identity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and the pressures of masculinity in today’s world. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, participants are encouraged to reflect on their values, break free from limiting narratives, and embrace healthier, more respectful models of strength. The goal is to build self-awareness, character, and confidence—empowering boys to grow into men who lead with integrity and become positive role models in their communities.
Staff Training: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Youth Justice
Understanding the Barriers. Changing the Response.
This training equips professionals with the insight and tools to better support young people who are, or have been, involved in the criminal justice system. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, the programme explores the root causes of challenging behaviour, including adverse childhood experiences, social inequality, and systemic disadvantage. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies that are compassionate, constructive, and rooted in real understanding. By shifting the focus from punishment to support, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where vulnerable young people can feel seen, heard, and empowered to change.
This training equips professionals with the insight and tools to better support young people who are, or have been, involved in the criminal justice system. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, the programme explores the root causes of challenging behaviour, including adverse childhood experiences, social inequality, and systemic disadvantage. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies that are compassionate, constructive, and rooted in real understanding. By shifting the focus from punishment to support, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where vulnerable young people can feel seen, heard, and empowered to change.
Lived Experience Talks
Real Stories. Real Lessons. Real Change.
Our lived experience speakers share powerful personal journeys that bring key life lessons into sharp focus. Covering topics like crime, prison life, addiction, and recovery, these talks offer authentic, relatable insights that inspire young people to rethink their choices and believe in the possibility of change.
Our lived experience speakers share powerful personal journeys that bring key life lessons into sharp focus. Covering topics like crime, prison life, addiction, and recovery, these talks offer authentic, relatable insights that inspire young people to rethink their choices and believe in the possibility of change.
Choices and Consequences
Understanding Actions, Owning Outcomes
Through interactive workshops and case studies, young people are encouraged to explore the real-world consequences of their decisions. We empower participants to recognise risk factors, take responsibility for their choices, and make more informed, positive decisions in their everyday lives.
Through interactive workshops and case studies, young people are encouraged to explore the real-world consequences of their decisions. We empower participants to recognise risk factors, take responsibility for their choices, and make more informed, positive decisions in their everyday lives.
Step into Employment
Designed to inform young athletes about the dangers of exploitation, coercion and abuse of finance. Our lived experience perspective is used to guide young athletes against some of the challenges they face from people who do not have their best interests at heart. We use former athletes and case studies to raise awareness and educate young athletes against criminal activity and exploitation.
Guiding young athletes
Designed to inform young athletes about the dangers of exploitation, coercion and abuse of finance. Our lived experience perspective is used to guide young athletes against some of the challenges they face from people who do not have their best interests at heart. We use former athletes and case studies to raise awareness and educate young athletes against criminal activity and exploitation.
Real, Raw, Resilient
Real, Raw and Resilient is an empowering workshop designed for young people to explore their authentic selves, embrace their unique stories, and build the confidence to face life’s challenges head-on. Through honest conversations, creative expression, and practical tools, participants will uncover their inner strength and learn how to break through barriers in society, education, and employment. This workshop is all about being real, staying raw, and growing resilient.
Culture Change Projects
Our Lived Experience Staff bring powerful insight and authenticity to schools, colleges, alternative provision centres, probation teams, and prisons. By combining real-world experience with professional education, they challenge stereotypes, build trust, and create environments rooted in equity, growth, and understanding. Their presence helps shift culture—bridging gaps, inspiring change, and empowering individuals to thrive.
Individual support for parents / young people -
Our lived experience professionals play a powerful role in guiding young people and their families away from criminal activity. Drawing from their own journeys, they create authentic connections that build trust, inspire change, and foster hope. Through tailored intervention programs and real-world insight, they help youth and parents understand the risks, navigate challenges, and build more positive, purpose-driven futures.
You Are Not Alone – A Brighter Path Forward
Growing up with a parent in prison can feel isolating — but you don’t have to walk this road alone. Our program offers emotional, social, and academic support tailored specifically for young people with incarcerated parents. Led by mentors who truly understand — because they’ve been there too — we create a safe space to grow, connect, and succeed. With the right support, your future is still yours to shape. Let’s build it together.
One-to-One Lived Experience Interventions
Personalised Support. Real Connections. Lasting Impact.
This highly tailored intervention pairs young people with mentors who have lived experience of the challenges they are facing — from involvement in crime to struggles with mental health. Through honest conversation, trust-building, and personalised guidance, we help participants break down barriers, build resilience, and reframe their future with the support of someone who truly understands their journey.
This highly tailored intervention pairs young people with mentors who have lived experience of the challenges they are facing — from involvement in crime to struggles with mental health. Through honest conversation, trust-building, and personalised guidance, we help participants break down barriers, build resilience, and reframe their future with the support of someone who truly understands their journey.
Emotional, Social, and Mental Health Support
Stability. Safety. Support that Matters.
This programme provides dedicated support for young people facing emotional, social, or mental health challenges—particularly those at risk of school exclusion or involvement with the criminal justice system. We create safe, non-judgemental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s pressures and make more positive choices.
This programme provides dedicated support for young people facing emotional, social, or mental health challenges—particularly those at risk of school exclusion or involvement with the criminal justice system. We create safe, non-judgemental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences, learn coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience needed to navigate life’s pressures and make more positive choices.
Boys to Men: Challenging Toxic Masculinity
Guiding the Journey to Authentic, Healthy Manhood
This programme supports young males through the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood by challenging harmful stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a man. We explore identity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and the pressures of masculinity in today’s world. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, participants are encouraged to reflect on their values, break free from limiting narratives, and embrace healthier, more respectful models of strength. The goal is to build self-awareness, character, and confidence—empowering boys to grow into men who lead with integrity and become positive role models in their communities.
This programme supports young males through the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood by challenging harmful stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a man. We explore identity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and the pressures of masculinity in today’s world. Through honest conversation and real-life examples, participants are encouraged to reflect on their values, break free from limiting narratives, and embrace healthier, more respectful models of strength. The goal is to build self-awareness, character, and confidence—empowering boys to grow into men who lead with integrity and become positive role models in their communities.
Staff Training: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Youth Justice
Understanding the Barriers. Changing the Response.
This training equips professionals with the insight and tools to better support young people who are, or have been, involved in the criminal justice system. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, the programme explores the root causes of challenging behaviour, including adverse childhood experiences, social inequality, and systemic disadvantage. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies that are compassionate, constructive, and rooted in real understanding. By shifting the focus from punishment to support, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where vulnerable young people can feel seen, heard, and empowered to change.
This training equips professionals with the insight and tools to better support young people who are, or have been, involved in the criminal justice system. Grounded in a trauma-informed lens, the programme explores the root causes of challenging behaviour, including adverse childhood experiences, social inequality, and systemic disadvantage. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies that are compassionate, constructive, and rooted in real understanding. By shifting the focus from punishment to support, we help create safer, more inclusive environments where vulnerable young people can feel seen, heard, and empowered to change.
Lived Experience Talks
Real Stories. Real Lessons. Real Change.
Our lived experience speakers share powerful personal journeys that bring key life lessons into sharp focus. Covering topics like crime, prison life, addiction, and recovery, these talks offer authentic, relatable insights that inspire young people to rethink their choices and believe in the possibility of change.
Our lived experience speakers share powerful personal journeys that bring key life lessons into sharp focus. Covering topics like crime, prison life, addiction, and recovery, these talks offer authentic, relatable insights that inspire young people to rethink their choices and believe in the possibility of change.
Choices and Consequences
Understanding Actions, Owning Outcomes
Through interactive workshops and case studies, young people are encouraged to explore the real-world consequences of their decisions. We empower participants to recognise risk factors, take responsibility for their choices, and make more informed, positive decisions in their everyday lives.
Through interactive workshops and case studies, young people are encouraged to explore the real-world consequences of their decisions. We empower participants to recognise risk factors, take responsibility for their choices, and make more informed, positive decisions in their everyday lives.
Step into Employment
Designed to inform young athletes about the dangers of exploitation, coercion and abuse of finance. Our lived experience perspective is used to guide young athletes against some of the challenges they face from people who do not have their best interests at heart. We use former athletes and case studies to raise awareness and educate young athletes against criminal activity and exploitation.
Guiding young athletes
Designed to inform young athletes about the dangers of exploitation, coercion and abuse of finance. Our lived experience perspective is used to guide young athletes against some of the challenges they face from people who do not have their best interests at heart. We use former athletes and case studies to raise awareness and educate young athletes against criminal activity and exploitation.
Real, Raw, Resilient
Real, Raw and Resilient is an empowering workshop designed for young people to explore their authentic selves, embrace their unique stories, and build the confidence to face life’s challenges head-on. Through honest conversations, creative expression, and practical tools, participants will uncover their inner strength and learn how to break through barriers in society, education, and employment. This workshop is all about being real, staying raw, and growing resilient.
Culture Change Projects
Our Lived Experience Staff bring powerful insight and authenticity to schools, colleges, alternative provision centres, probation teams, and prisons. By combining real-world experience with professional education, they challenge stereotypes, build trust, and create environments rooted in equity, growth, and understanding. Their presence helps shift culture—bridging gaps, inspiring change, and empowering individuals to thrive.
Individual support for parents / young people -
Our lived experience professionals play a powerful role in guiding young people and their families away from criminal activity. Drawing from their own journeys, they create authentic connections that build trust, inspire change, and foster hope. Through tailored intervention programs and real-world insight, they help youth and parents understand the risks, navigate challenges, and build more positive, purpose-driven futures.
You Are Not Alone – A Brighter Path Forward
Growing up with a parent in prison can feel isolating — but you don’t have to walk this road alone. Our program offers emotional, social, and academic support tailored specifically for young people with incarcerated parents. Led by mentors who truly understand — because they’ve been there too — we create a safe space to grow, connect, and succeed. With the right support, your future is still yours to shape. Let’s build it together.
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