Back in 2016, we ran two disclosure workshops at HMP Wormwood Scrubs and Pentonville. This was because the organisations working in resettlement felt that individuals in prison were often unaware of where to go to get information and advice about the long term effects of a criminal record and that workshops dealing with all aspects

We’ve just published our update for April 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information providing a step-by-step guide to applying for a basic DBS check. A link to our updated page on pub licensees (personal licence). A personal story on becoming a qualified football coach with a criminal

Looking back over the last couple of months, we’ve written up a few examples of the people we’ve helped. We hope they give a good idea of how we help people. However, more importantly than our role, we think that these examples show how people with convictions are able to overcome some of the barriers

We’ve just published our update for March 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information providing an overview of the areas of life that can be affected by a criminal record. A link to our updated page on travelling abroad. A personal story from Margaret about her experiences of

We’ve just published our update for February 2018.             This months update includes: Some new guidance for individuals on changes to the rules on being a trustee or senior manager of a charity with a criminal record. Additional information in our seven stages of a criminal record series. A personal

We’ve just published our update for January 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information on the introduction of basic criminal record checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A personal story from a gentleman who trained to become a barber whilst in prison who’s gone on to provide

Looking back over the last couple of months, we’ve written up a few examples of the people we’ve helped. We hope they give a good idea of how we help people. However, more importantly than our role, we think that these examples show how people with convictions are able to overcome some of the barriers

We’ve just published our update for December 2017.             This months update includes: An advice post which sets out the new discretionary powers given to the police by the Home Office for dealing with ‘sexting’ offences. A personal story in which an individual with a criminal record tells how he

We’ve just published our update for November 2017.             This months update includes: New information on the implications of accepting a police caution A call-out to anybody with a criminal record who has experienced difficulties in joining the update service with a manual DBS certificate A personal story which details

We’ve just published our update for October 2017.             This months update includes: Updated information on the eligibility or standard and enhanced checks A call-out to anybody with a criminal record who has been through the experience of applying to become a trustee A personal story which highlights how more

Looking back over the last couple of months, we’ve written up a few examples of the people we’ve helped. We hope they give a good idea of how we help people. However, more importantly than our role, we think that these examples show how people with convictions are able to overcome some of the barriers

We’ve just published our update for September 2017.             This months update includes: New information on applying for a taxi licence An update to our page on challenging an ineligible Disclosure and Barring Service check A personal story on getting a job working for the NHS following a caution for