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Sign up for Dry January

Sign up for Dry January

Dec 18, 2019

By not drinking for just one month, you can see real benefits to your health and wallet, as well as helping to turn round the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people.

Duncan's Story: Stopping the Violence

Duncan's Story: Stopping the Violence

Nov 25, 2019

Our RSVP service is there to support domestic violence and abuse perpetrators to change their behaviour.

The Vision Project Book

The Vision Project Book

Nov 14, 2019

We've launched a collection of all the articles we have published for The Vision Project. Read it here.

The DHI Podcast Episode 2: Culture

The DHI Podcast Episode 2: Culture

Nov 04, 2019

In this second episode of the DHI podcast, Dom Chambers explores how the culture of DHI helps turn lives around.

Criminal justice and social exclusion: A place for social justice?

Criminal justice and social exclusion: A place for social justice?

Oct 31, 2019

Dr Ian Walmsley believes that we cannot imprison our way to a more equal society. Here, he lays out his alternatives for the Vision Project.

DHI's 20th Anniversary Celebration Evening

DHI's 20th Anniversary Celebration Evening

Oct 21, 2019

Join us at our celebration evening on 7th November.

Looking to the future

Looking to the future

Oct 21, 2019

Stephen Robertson, Chief Executive of The Big Issue Foundation, sets out why he thinks that we need a new approach to policymaking if we're going to end social exclusion.

Putting down roots: Fred's story

Putting down roots: Fred's story

Oct 04, 2019

Fred's story starts when he was no longer homeless or drinking, but he needed some encouragement to achieve real independence.

Words matter: the role of literacy in combatting social exclusion

Words matter: the role of literacy in combatting social exclusion

Sep 27, 2019

Illiteracy and innumeracy are often overlooked, but key factors in social exclusion. Jonathan Douglas, Chief Executive of the National Literacy Trust, explores what can be done.

DHI launches new podcast

DHI launches new podcast

Sep 19, 2019

“I turned out the light, I laid back in the bed and I thought ‘what happens now?’ Is there another switch to turn off? I have no idea what to do. How do I get to sleep without alcohol?”

Heather's story

Heather's story

Sep 13, 2019

Heather was virtually a prisoner in her own home, until she got help from Reach.