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  Blog, Campaign

  Boosting brilliance: unlock confidence and transform lives this International Women's Day

  Nicola found herself with a conviction and out of a job, all because of how things ended with her abusive ex-partner. Piece by piece, she has built her confidence back up and is now in a great job.

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  Blog, Campaign

  What do women with convictions need to thrive at work? #IWD2023

  Every day we're inspired by the women who come through our doors, and the careers they go on to build. To mark International Women's Day, we're celebrating women and their achievements.

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  Campaign, Policy briefing

  Changemakers provide evidence to All-Party Parliamentary Group on Universal Credit

  In October 2021, our Changemakers group was invited to provide evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Universal Credit.

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  Blog, Campaign

  Cutting the lifeline: What does it mean for women with convictions on Universal Credit?

  Today, Universal Credit – the benefits system supporting millions of families in the UK – is being cut by £20 per week, the biggest overnight cut to social security since World War Two. Changemakers are calling on the government to #KeepTheLifeline.

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  Blog, Campaign

  Fighting for a better benefits system

  Many women with convictions rely on Universal Credit to survive. Changemakers are advocating for a system that works for them. Here are some main issues that need urgent attention.

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  Blog, Campaign

  Changing the game

  The voices of women with experience of the criminal justice system are too often ignored or overlooked. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Changemakers, a policy and campaign group of women with convictions fighting to change the system.

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  Campaign

  Gender equality needs your participation #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

  On International Women’s Day, fight injustice and join the campaign for workplace equality for all women, including those trying to leave a criminal conviction behind.

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  Blog, Campaign

  National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Get Involved!

  It’s National Apprenticeship Week and if you are an employer and haven’t already thought about running an apprenticeship scheme, now is the time!