Support for people with convictions

Latest news on our support for people with convictions

05/10/2018in Case studies - Organisations
Case study – Social housing providers can only request details of unspent convictions on housing application forms
We were contacted recently by an individual who wanted some advice about answering a criminal record question being asked by a housing provider on their housing application form. The question on the application form stated: Have you or any member of your household ever been convicted of a criminal offence? Yes/No The individual...
05/10/2018in Case studies - Organisations
Case study – Colleges must ensure that if they want to know about criminal records, then their questions are very clear
Our helpline was contacted recently by a probation officer who was working with an individual looking to apply for a college course. She believed that the wording on the application form was unclear as the question asked: Please declare whether you have any relevant* convictions or current proceedings against you: Yes/No *Relevant pr...

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About our support

We run independent charitable support to help people with convictions. Find out more about the approach of these services and how they operate.

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Our websites

We manage a number of websites designed for people with convictions.

Find out more about the hub here

The country's most comprehensive source of practical self-help information for people with convictions on a wide range of issues that criminal convictions can affect.

Looking for advice? Find out more about our helpline

We provide confidential peer advice and support on overcoming the effects of criminal convictions.

Find out more about theCalculator

Our online web tool can help you to work out when your convictions become 'spent' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and so no longer needs to be disclosed in most cases.

Find out more about the forum

Our online forum is a a self-supporting community for law-abiding people with convictions - share information, advice and experience on moving on with a criminal record.