DRUG-MISUSING offenders currently in treatment to tackle their addictions have helped to launch a new online resource aimed at providing essential support for substance misusers who come into contact with the criminal justice system in Gwent.  

The new mobile friendly site will now offer a range of essential advice and support for substance misusers who come into contact with the criminal justice system in Gwent.

The new website provides advice, information and support groups for the friends and family of substance-misusing offenders and the new website will cater for their needs by providing them with all the essential information they need online.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Ian Johnston, said: "I recognise the importance of supporting offenders to break free from the cycle of reoffending in order to help them rebuild their lives.

"Substance abuse is one of the many factors that can make it hard for people to break away from offending. That's why I fund and support this programme. These additional online resources will now provide people with instant access to recovery and rehabilitation services which are absolutely key to my aim of reducing crime in Gwent by tackling the underlying causes of offending."

To access the new Gwent Drug Interventions Programme website, visit: http://www.gwentdip.org.uk">www.gwentdip.org.uk