The Cork Alliance Centre works with individuals released from prison,with the support of both the Probation Service and the Irish Prison Service. The Centre provides support to make a ‘fresh start’,both in terms of reducing offending and increasing positive participation in family and community life,through developing of a personal secure base. It aims to facilitate an individual to be more aware and have a greater understanding of the consequences of their choices and exploring alternatives,so that they may choose the option best suited to their circumstances,and become generally better equipped to manage their lives more positively.