admissions

The hostel only considers men who are 17 years of age and over.

Residents are admitted to the hostel as:

Post Release Licence - As part of a release plan approved by either the Prison Governor or the Parole Board, when a condition of residence is included in the licence.
Community Order - Usually a Community Sentence with a condition of residence at Cardigan House for a period, which can be up to twelve months.
Bailees - Sent by the court as a condition of bail.
Bail Assessment - Sent by the court for a period, normally four weeks, to assess the person, and make recommendations to the court. This could include a community sentence with a condition of residence.