As reported on the Association for Therapeutic Communities (ATC) website, the organisation and structure of the ATC is changing:

‘Following several years of development work ATC is joining forces with a sister charity The Charterhouse Group (which specialises in supporting therapeutic communities working with children and young people) and we have formed a new charity "The Consortium for Therapeutic Communities" - referred to as TCTC.’

TCTC has developed a Manifesto for the new organisation. Comments and feedback are very welcome and should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In addition, there are some upcoming TCTC events for those involved in or interested in therapeutic community research:

TCTC Research & Development Group - Tuesday 3 July 2012*This session will focus on outcomes measures in TC’s and will specifically explore:

• What are outcomes for? • What do outcomes really communicate? • What do commissioners require? • What options do we have?

Confirmed guest speakers: Dr Mark Freestone and Dr Steve Pearce Time: Lunch and Registration 12.30pm, Seminar 1pm - 4pm Venue: Royal College of Psychiatrists, Centre for Quality Improvement, Standon House, Mansell Street, London Cost: £5.00 (payable on the day) (an event flyer for 3 July 2012 is available for more information)

TCTC Children and Young Peoples Sector Group - Thursday 5 July 2012*This is a quarterly special interest meeting for all those working with children and young people in therapeutic settings. It provides a networking opportunity with other TC managers and practitioners, and a chance to gather advice and support – practice, operations, regulation, tendering, policies. Confirmed guest speakers: Jonathan Stanley and Dr Tom Harrison Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: PETT, Barns Centre, Church Lane, Toddington, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5DQ Cost: £40 per delegate/ £90 with B+B (full lunch and refreshments included) (an event flyer for 5 July 2012 is available for more information)

*To book a place at one or both of these events, please contact TCTC: e: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.t: +44 (0)1242 620 077