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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  Blog

  The year that changed us all: 5 ways the pandemic changed our employability support

  For women with convictions, finding employment was already tough. With the pandemic, the situation becomes almost impossible. Here are some ways we’ve adapted our employability support, and the lessons we learned along the way.

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  Blog, Policy briefing

  Nothing to live on: Poverty is fuelling women's offending

  Women are suffering disproportionately from the financial consequences of the pandemic. Women’s offences are more likely to be financially motivated than men’s. To reduce offending, we must free women from the constraints of poverty.

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  Blog, Policy briefing

  Domestic abuse survivors who offend need a legal defence - here's why

  Survivors of domestic violence should not be criminalised if their offence is a result of their abusive circumstances. Here’s why we think having legal defences for survivors of domestic abuse is important.

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  Blog, Policy briefing

  Corston Report: What's changed since it was commissioned 15 years ago?

  More than a decade since the Corston Report, we take a look at the progress that's been made, and what's left to do.

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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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  Case study

  Hannah's Story

  "I was supported by the staff and treated like a person, not a criminal. My confidence has grown and I no longer feel like a failure, in fact, Working Chance has made me realise that I am stronger than I give myself credit for."

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  Case study

  In conversation with Pret A Manger

  "We were, and continue to be, blown away by the calibre and quality of applicants that come through from Working Chance; it’s a great talent pool for us to choose from."

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  Case study

  Doreen's Story

  Doreen loves her new job. She loves working outside and interacting with the public as part of her role.