Ex-offenders Employment 2023-11-21
2023-11-21
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What progress has been made on improving employment opportunities for ex-offenders?
The proportion of prison leavers in employment six months after their release has more than doubled in the two years to March 2023. Significant reforms include prison employment leads and business-led employment advisory boards.
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Ex-offenders face high risk of homelessness, being in work significantly reduces this risk.
Will the Minister do everything possible across Government to ensure that ex-offenders leave custody with the best possible chance of getting a job?
Securing employment and preventing homelessness are essential to tackling reoffending. Those in work are nearly 10% less likely to reoffend. Prisoners can meet a DWP prison work coach from 12 weeks before release for advice on benefits and employment.
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Veterans often find themselves in prison and become ex-offenders, they can offer much to the community through rehabilitation and work.
Has the Minister had any opportunity to work alongside the Minister for Veterans' Affairs to ensure that priority can be given to help veterans get over hard times and re-engage in society again?
Intent to work with the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. A range of opportunities can work for veterans, including equine job opportunities.
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