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Business experts will spearhead a drive to get prison leavers into stable jobs so they can break the cycle of crime, it was announced today (3 March 2022).
Amid the current talent and skills shortage, business owners and recruiters may be tempted to panic hire to plug gaps. But this approach can risk dismantling efforts to build a diverse workforce.
Range of detailed statistics and measures for prisons and probation
Deputy Prime Minister sets out step-change in how prisons help offenders into work.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary talked to businesses about how plugging skills gaps with prisoners and ex-offenders can help us to bring down crime.