We're experts on women in the criminal justice system, and the recruitment and employment of people with convictions. Media enquiries to media@workingchance.org or 07860 940455
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Policy briefing, Press release
Working Chance’s chief executive appointed to Women’s Justice Board Partnership Delivery Group
We’re delighted that after a competitive process, Natasha Finlayson, our chief executive, has been appointed as the specialist stakeholder for education, training, and employment for the Women's Justice Board Partnership Delivery Group
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Blog, Case study
Transforming lives: inspire change this International Women's Day
Meet Rayhana. She arrived in the UK as a political refugee and then lost her job during lockdown. Her journey from that point led her into the criminal justice system and then down the long path of rebuilding her life and her confidence.
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Policy briefing, Press release
Working Chance response to the Sentencing Council: pregnancy and motherhood in prison
Our response to the Sentencing Council announcing new guidelines around pregnancy and motherhood in prison.
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Blog
Rewriting Recruitment: Big Yellow Self Storage & Working Chance on inclusive hiring practices
From refining recruitment policies to creating more inclusive opportunities, Cheryl from Big Yellow Self Storage shares how working with us has made a real impact.
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Blog
Want to learn but need to earn? Let's talk about apprenticeships
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! To celebrate, our Education and Training Lead, Katherine Lear, reflects on the benefits of earning while you’re learning.
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Blog
Celebrating education and training for women with convictions
This International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) we’re taking a moment to celebrate the newest element of our service provision, supporting women into education or training.
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Policy briefing, Press release
Working Chance response to the new Women's Justice Board
Our response to the announcement of a new Women's Justice Board, launched 21 January 2025.
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Press release
Care England & Working Chance produce new guidance to support employers to hire people with convictions in the adult social care sector
Working Chance and Care England have launched new guidance to encourage and support adult social care organisations in considering candidates with criminal convictions during recruitment.