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
-
Policy briefing, Press releaseThe Sentencing Council's updated guidelines - one month on
One month on since the government’s decision to block updated guidelines from the Sentencing Council, we are still waiting to find out what comes next.
-
Policy briefing, Press releaseWorking 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
-
Policy briefing, Press releaseWorking 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.
-
Policy briefing, Press releaseWorking 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.
-
Policy briefingWorking Chance response to government Sentencing Review
Our response to the Sentencing Review announced by government on 21 October 2024.
-
Blog, Policy briefingSupport for life after prison: What happens after the SDS40 early release scheme?
Today (Tuesday 22 October) sees the second tranche of people being released from prison early as part of the early release scheme. We asked a group of women who’ve lived through the prison system what they thought of SDS40.
-
Policy briefing, Press releaseStatement on James Timpson’s ministerial appointment
Find out why Working Chance thinks that appointing James Timpson as Prisons Minister makes a lot of sense.
-
Blog, Policy briefingGeneral election 2024: How to make sure your voice is heard
If you’re a woman with a conviction, your voice is vital and you deserve to cast your vote. To do so, you need to make sure that you're registered to vote, and that you've got the right ID.