Tackling Reoffending Through Football: Key Insights from the Twinning Project Research

A groundbreaking report on the Twinning Project, a football-based prison intervention, highlights significant behavioural improvements and wellbeing benefits among prisoners. Conducted between 2021 and 2023, the research evaluated over 1,300 participants, showcasing reduced adjudications and enhanced optimism about future prospects. Women participants benefited uniquely but faced systemic challenges such as health barriers. The programme emphasised social bonding as a crucial factor in improving prisoner outcomes. Recommendations include trauma-informed training, longer programmes, and targeted support for women.

Read the full report here: Twinning Project research report 2024