What happens when women leave prison with less access to education than ever before, at precisely the moment they need it to rebuild their lives?
In a powerful article, Working Chance Chief Executive Natasha Finlayson and Prisoners' Education Trust Chief Executive Jon Collins explore the growing crisis in prison education for women and the far-reaching consequences for employment, independence and successful resettlement.
Drawing on our combined expertise working at the intersection of education, employment and criminal justice, in this piece we examine why women in prison are being let down by the current system and what must change.
Bringing together evidence, frontline insight and practical solutions, this is an important read for anyone interested in reducing reoffending and creating better opportunities for women with convictions.