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How we make a difference

We commissioned Dr Sarah Senker from ATD Research and Consultancy to report on the impact of our services. Her paper,  'Evaluating and Evidencing the Impact of Open Road' is the result. Sarah is an expert on the study and treatment of substance misuse and addiction, working with male offenders, women in hostels and young people. 

Read Sarah's paper.

If Sarah's paper inspires you to help, you can make a donation here.

Published: 3rd August, 2018

Updated: 21st January, 2019

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Open Road Visions is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 2806113 and registered as a Charity number 1019915

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