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Writing competition open to former prisoners

The Prison Reform Trust have just launched their 2017 writing competition. The competition is open to prisoners, prisoners’ families and friends, and to former prisoners. There are three categories: A…

‘How long do I have to disclose my criminal record for?’ – A detailed guide to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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Homelessness – the Homelessness Reduction Act

…training centres Secure colleges Youth offending teams Probation providers (CRC’s and NPS) Referral from prison/probation and local connection for prison leavers Every prison, probation provider etc will have the discretion…

Knitting stopped me unravelling! And now it’s a business!

…just because I’d gone to prison, those bills didn’t get reduced. As a retired prisoner, I could have chosen not to work in prison and rely on private ‘spends’ from…

I thought “offenders” were different to me until my friend received a criminal record

…at one of the prisons and I’m hopeful that I’ll soon have a couple of women from the prison come to work for me whilst they’re still in prison. This…

Local credit unions support efforts to reduce re-offending

…has highlighted 13 credit unions working in partnership with 21 local prisons to reduce re-offending. Credit unions are providing savings accounts to people in prison, with some offering a current…

Have you been blocked from working in probation/prison because of your criminal record?

You should be able to find out more about this below. Depending on your settings, you may have to click on this link….

Opening a bank account before release from prison – Briefing

The Victims Levy – Undermining rehabilitation – A report on the effect of Prison Service Instruction 48/2011 and the case for its rescission

Time is Money – Financial responsibility after prison