About Recoop

Recoop was founded in 2010 with the aim of providing services and support for those over 50 within the criminal justice system. This age group is the fastest growing cohort in England and wales with 17% of the prison population aged over 50 with no sign of reducing. Currently, 61% of those over 50 in prison, are more likely to suffer from a range of physical and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, diabetes and asthma. Prison infrastructure can exacerbate these aliments leading toView more