Report by Kelly Leonard for Pulman's Weekly News
Prison volunteer and Devon Community Foundation trustee pledges to raise awareness of gambling addiction and reoffending.
Devon’s new High Sheriff, Caroline Harlow, has officially taken office following a formal declaration ceremony at Exeter Cathedral on Friday, 28th March. The 70-year-old Exeter resident, a dedicated community volunteer and trustee of the Devon Community Foundation, has pledged to use her year in office to shine a light on the often-hidden issue of gambling addiction and its links to reoffending.
Caroline’s commitment to tackling gambling-related harm stems from her extensive work supporting prisoners and vulnerable people. As a member of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Channings Wood, she has witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of addiction on individuals and their families. She now aims to spark conversations across Devon about the challenges faced by those affected, as well as to champion organisati…
