Speakers
Melissa Frame
Parallel Workshops
Across modern criminal justice systems, the intersecting challenges of trauma, substance use, and social exclusion demand coordinated, whole-system responses. In Northern Ireland, this has led to the development of a distinctive partnership model between the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) and the voluntary sector—designed to strengthen continuity of care across custody and community.
As a Director of Services at Start360, I lead the strategic development and delivery of a regional portfolio of trauma-informed justice services across the Northern Ireland prison estate and community.
My work focuses on designing innovative, evidence-informed approaches that support desistance, improve wellbeing, and reduce reoffending. I specialise in building effective partnerships between statutory and voluntary sectors, creating person-centered models that bridge custody and community settings.
Across my career, I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing substance use, trauma, and social exclusion, ensuring services respond to complex need in a coordinated and compassionate way.
