Prison Release to Employment
In the past year, 21 individuals leaving prison engaged with us to build careers in construction. 17 of those 21 have remained in work and have not returned to custody, giving us an 81% success rate.
When you consider that nationally 56% of people serving short sentences reoffend, the difference is significant. More importantly, it reflects genuine life change. With the right support, clear expectations, and meaningful employment, people can move forward with stability and purpose. Construction recruitment and support, done properly, can provide exactly that opportunity.
Our Key Outcomes - Where Are People Now?
- 42.5 % have been in work for over 6 months
- 14% are now in permanent jobs and doing well
- 14% faced difficulties but were supported and did not return to crime 9.5% are engaged, job-ready, and waiting for the right role
- Only 19% disengaged or returned to custody (the national average of all offenders is 26%) Our one year impact report
The Key Takeaways
- Many individuals are genuinely motivated to work after release, the willingness is there
- The key is engaging the right people at the right time, working closely with HMP PELs to ensure readiness and alignment
- With the right support structures in place, the difference in people’s life opportunities can be significant
- We understand that setbacks can occur; they are part of the journey, not a measure of failure
