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An undergraduate student is looking into how prison-based education aids the rehabilitation of former prisoners.
She would like to interview eight men who have been released from prison within the last 3 years to find out how they feel prison-based education helped with their own experience of rehabilitation.
Find out how to take part in the research here
Organisation: Undergraduate research
The Koestler Trust is looking for people with lived experience of the criminal justice system who are interested in pursuing their interest in the arts (visual arts or writing). We currently have mentors available in the London area who are able to provide one-to-one bespoke Arts Mentoring.
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Organisation: Koestler Arts
The education and training social venture Behind Bras is looking for women to join a free Level 1 course in either stitching or pattern cutting. You must be unemployed, on benefits and ideally local to the The Fashion Technology Academy in North London. Following completion, you will have the opportunity to secure employment on the Level 2 apprenticeship programme – a 12-month course.
For more information, email barbara.burton@behindbras.org.uk.
Organisation: Behind Bras
The Healed Project is a six-week business start-up course for women affected by the criminal justice system. The course is designed to empower women, release them from guilt and shame, and remove stigma. It aims to helps women turn their lives around with a view of them moving forward to become successful in business.
For more information, email team@angellawilliams.co.uk.
Organisation: The Healed Project
Fine Cell Work has a post-release Open the Gate Programme for people with convictions who want to learn more about the textiles industry. It offers a comprehensive package of support including: volunteering and work experience in a professional textiles workshop; training to complete an OCN accredited course; a mentor; access to funding; and an apprentice support officer.
Email Dawn for more information.
Organisation: Fine Cell Work
User Voice, a charity whose work is led and delivered by former prisoners, is recruiting for several roles. They particularly welcome applications from former prisoners.
Find out more about the roles here
Organisation: User Voice
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