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Low-level offence, long-lasting impact
Our mission is to support & advocate for people with criminal records to be able to move on positively in their lives. Find out more Research finds even fleeting brushes with the criminal justice system can have long-lasting negative impact We know from our helpline that even fleeting interactions with the criminal justice system can have an impact on people’s lives for a very long time.
New research shines a light on the complex landscape of University criminal records policies
Unlock believes that the transformative potential of higher education should be available for all. Our helpline regularly receives calls from people who cannot progress with their educational goals as a result of a criminal record. These are often for minor offences from years ago, not relevant to the course in question. Unlock’s Fair Study project aims to improve access to higher education, offering advice to Universities and advocating for those with criminal records.
The Autumn Statement 2023 is a missed opportunity to support people with criminal records
The 2023 Autumn statement is a missed opportunity to provide targeted support to remove barriers to employment for people with criminal records. Unlock submitted a proposal in response to the consultation for the Autumn statement.
What challenges to people with criminal records face when applying to University? A review of Unlock's helpline
Our mission is to support & advocate for people with criminal records to be able to move on positively in their lives. Find out more Unlock's policy officer (projects) Ellie Grudgings explores what our helpline data tells us about barriers facing prospective students Unlock’s confidential peer-led helpline provides information, advice and support to anyone in England and Wales with a criminal record.
Introducing the Fair Study Toolkit
Our mission is to support & advocate for people with criminal records to be able to move on positively in their lives. Find out more Unlock publishes new toolkit for Universities We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new Fair Study Toolkit for Universities. This Toolkit is part of our work to ensure people with criminal records can access higher education. We believe the transformative potential of higher education should be available for all.
Call for evidence: recruitment agencies and criminal records
Unlock works with employers to promote Fair Chance Recruitment for people with criminal records. Through our helpline, we hear that there can be some challenging ‘grey areas’ when applying for work via a recruitment agency. We hear that there can be confusion around whether, how and when to disclose a criminal record when fulfilling an agency contract.
Unlock responds to consultation on employment support and services
Our mission is to support & advocate for people with criminal records to be able to move on positively in their lives. Find out more Unlock responds to consultation on employment support and services Institute for Employment Studies: Commission on the Future of Employment Support The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) is an independent centre for research and consultancy, exploring key issues in employment and HR. The IES aims to improve policy and practice in employment and related fields.
Call for participants: university applications
Our mission is to support & advocate for people with criminal records to be able to move on positively in their lives. Find out more Call for participants: university applications Share your experiences of applying to University with a criminal record Charlotte Brooks is a PhD researcher whose work is supported by Unlock. The project so far During the past two years, I have been working with Unlock as part of my PhD research exploring the impact of a criminal record on access to university.
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