The service will support prisoners with historical debt, such as any rent arrears, mobile phone or utility bill debts that they have incurred whilst being in prison as well as any debts that have built up through minimum payments with any credit cards not being met.
The debt advice scheme offers one to one support with debt advisors either attending the prison for face-to-face meetings or appointments can take place over the telephone with a direct dial to The Salvation Army from the prison cell telephone that is available. During appointments The Salvation Army will work alongside clients to look at what they owe and make a realistic plan for repaying debts. The service can also contact creditors on a persons behalf and explore and neg…
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