Durham Visitors Group

Durham Visitors Group was established in 2021 to visit people held Derwentside IRC, the new detention centre for women in County Durham which opened amidst strong resistance.

Visitors come from County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle and beyond, offering emotional and practical support to women held in the centre. Durham Visitors Group is co-ordinated by a group of volunteers and works closely with other groups and organisations in the North East of England.

For more information about volunteering with Durham Visitors Group or, if you are in detention, about receiving the support of a visitor, please contact the organisation directly.