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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.
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BlogJune: Our support for women
"This course needs to be done prior to release from prison. It would help so many women!"
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Blog, Policy briefingDespite nursing shortage, experienced applicants are ruled out
Nurses and care professionals who wind up with a criminal record are further punished by being denied a return to their professions.
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Blog, Policy briefingOn International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, thousands are being held in solitary confinement
As lockdown conditions ease for the majority of the population, people in prison remain in extraordinarily harsh conditions.