News - Reducing Re-offending through Employment

All the latest news on BITC's Reducing Re-offending campaign

From 1st April 2012 the Employers' Forum for Reducing Re-offending is being managed by PPDG.  If you would like to join the Forum or would like more information about it please contact Nicki Lewis-Downing at nicki.lewis-downing@ppdg.co.uk or 07739 677 220.

'Telling an Employers about Criminal Records: A guide for (ex) offenders'

We know that disclosing in a positive way ensures that employers do not get distracted from the valuable contribution that (ex) offenders can make to their companies. Our new guide provides comprehensive advice for anybody who needs to disclose to his or her employer. Find out more and download the guide.

Corston Report - five years on - what's changed? 

Five years on from the Corston Report and what's been done?  A review of progress examines how far we've come against each of the recommendations Women in Prison report on Corston Report recommendations .  Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons takes a look at mother and child provision and finds it coming up short Inside Time - We can't go on like this

EFFRR Annual Event 2012  

To see a video, images and interviews following the event please visit this link - Full run down of EFFRR Annual Event 2012 

Business in the Community Reducing Re-offending Workshops

As part of our ongoing campaign, we are very pleased to support the following workshops in the coming months;

• 3rd May - HMP Featherstone - WORKSHOP POSTPONED
• 18th July - The Camden Garden Centre - confirmed attendees from Alliance Boots, Virgin  Trains and AOPM

To book your place at any of these workshops click on the name of the workshop that interests you.  For more information on these workshops and the campaign, please email Edwina Hughes or telephone on 07789 713209.

Susanna Stephens, ex-offender, gains and sustains employment through the Timpson Foundation

Susana Stephens, an ex-offender who has gained and sustained employment through the Timpson Foundation talked at BITC's AGM. Susanna said: "I wouldn't leave there. I have a different level of loyalty to them. They gave me a chance when nobody else would."

Sue Ryder Care: so far have provided 600 work placements to serving prisoners

Sue Ryder Care have provided 600 work placements to serving prisoners to date.  The organisation works with 30 prisons in Great Britain and acts as the 'last piece of the jigsaw' of rehabilitation for participants.  This 15 minute film introduces you to some of the people supported by Sue Ryder and underlines the importance of employment and work to the rehabilitation process.  Sue Ryder short film on providing employment opportunites to (ex) offenders

Looking for a volunteering opportunity in Wales?  

Business in the Community, in partnership with Working Links, is running the ‘Newday Mentoring Programme’ supporting ex-offenders who have secured employment. The programme, which is run right across Wales, encourages business volunteers to act as mentors for ex-offenders.  Mentors spend an hour a month with their mentee, offering support, guidance and encouragement. Volunteers also receive training and ongoing support from Business in the Community.  The mentoring support helps with job sustainability and career progression in order to reduce the risk of reoffending.

For more information or to get involved in mentoring please contact Hannah McGillivray at hannah.mcgillivray@bitc.org.uk or 077 39899472