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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Campaign, Case studyGemanita's Story
"Everything has fallen into place. My advice for other women in my position would be: don’t give up your dreams. You can change your life. I’m living proof."
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Campaign, Case studyNatalia's Story
"Just because you have a criminal record doesn’t make you a bad person. People make mistakes. You can change things. Accept what you did wrong and try to help yourself and let people help you."
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Blog, Policy briefing‘The damage it’s caused is incredible’: women’s chances of gaining employment impacted by racism in the criminal justice system
If you are a Black, Asian or minority ethnic woman and you come into contact with the criminal justice system, you are more likely to be arrested, sent to prison, and to stay there longer than your white peers.
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Policy briefing, Press releaseWorking Chance Statement: Sentencing White Paper
Following the speech from Secretary of State for Justice Robert Buckland this morning, Working Chance makes this statement on the government’s proposed sentencing reforms.
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BlogAugust: Our support for women
For women with criminal records, self-esteem can be a massive barrier to finding a job. Our latest confidence and self-esteem session explores the power of positive affirmations.
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Press releaseLin Hinnigan appointed as Chair of Working Chance
Working Chance is delighted to announce that Lin Hinnigan has been appointed as its new Chair of Trustees.
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BlogJuly: Our support for women
“The workshop has given me a lot of positivity. I’ll work on positive affirmations. I just forget that I do have good attributes in myself!”
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Case studyNatalie's Story
Natalie's a young mum who served a community sentence. With Working Chance's support, she is now happy to be earning an income and supporting her daughter.