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Blog, CampaignNational 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!
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Policy briefing, Press releaseOpen letter from women’s centres and women’s specialist providers about plans to build new women’s prison places
Working Chance has joined together with other women’s specialist providers to condemn the government's plan to create 500 new prison places for women.
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Policy briefing, Press releaseStatement: Creating 500 new prison places for women goes against government’s own strategy
We are deeply concerned by the government’s proposal to build 500 new women’s prison places, which contradicts the government's own Female Offender Strategy.
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Policy briefing, Press releaseStatement: With unemployment rising, the need to support women with convictions is greater than ever
Women with convictions are some of the people hardest hit by the financial consequences of the pandemic, yet among those most committed to finding a job.
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Policy briefing, Press releaseStatement: Local Partnership Agreement between DWP & HMPPS aims to boost employment for people leaving prison
We know that employment is one of the best ways to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes for women with convictions, but needs to be delivered well to have the best results.
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BlogNovember: Our support for women
"You have given me confidence again, pushed me when I needed it, and every suggestion you have made has worked well."
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Press releaseCaroline Bald Appointed as Trustee
We’re delighted to announce that Caroline Bald has joined our Board of Trustees, as Working Chance launches our new strategy and look to expand our reach and impact.
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Blog, Policy briefingDismantling the victim/perpetrator binary
For International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we unpick the stereotypes through which women with convictions are seen. For every woman who offends, there is an untold story that is too often mired by violence and social exclusion.