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Why “banning the box” could fill your skills gap – and help society
22/01/2024
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Andrea Coady is Head of Service User Involvement at Nacro

Nacro has been working with people coming out of prison and those in the criminal justice system for more than 50 years. We know that having a job can make the difference between someone turning their life around, or ending up back inside.

But, despite the UK government’s drive to get prison leavers into work, 70% remain unemployed six months after they are released.