6. Employment for people with convictions

The government says many people with convictions find it almost impossible to get a job, with just 17 per cent in salaried employment a year after release.

Many employers are reluctant to hire people with convictions, but a lack of stable employment may lead to re-offending, creating an ongoing negative cycle.

Employment can provide a sense of security, increase self-confidence and help break the cycle of re-offending.

The number of people with convictions that Tideway hired throughout the project. Further details can be found here.

£2.3 million

Estimated social value of employing people with convictions