Compass

Reducing reoffending and homelessness

Designed to break the cycle of offending, Compass provides accommodation to 41 single people aged 22+ across 7 shared houses in Oxford.

Support to residents is provided by Julian Housing staff in partnership with Connection Floating Support team during weekdays, with out-of-hours on call if needed. As with the core houses, this may include a wide variety of support including advice on debt and budgeting issues, counselling, help with drug and alcohol issues and access to health care, access to training and voluntary or paid work, and assistance with moving on to more stable accommodation. New residents can expect their stay to last up to 2 years.

Motivated residents are offered training, education and activities through Julian Housing’s Step Up programme and in conjunction with other local organisations. IT equipment is available at the Compass offices.

Referrals can be made in conjunction with either probation or offender management professionals. Applicants must have a history of offending, be at risk of homelessness and have a local connection to Oxfordshire.

For further details please contact Compass directly.