Exoffenders and employment: Problems and possibilities

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(Ex-)offenders and employment Problems and
possibilities

• Jo Deakin
• Criminal Justice Research Unit
• University of Manchester

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Problem drug users and employment

• Chaotic lives, health problems, unstable
  accommodation, offending behaviour.
• Some may also have limited skills and educational
  attainment.
• external barriers
• the structure of the benefit system,
• the accessibility of drug treatment and support
  services
• the attitude of employers

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Factors seen as 'very important' or 'important'
by employers in dissuading them from employing
ex-offenders (n195)
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The proportion of employers finding a variety of
support options helpful in employing (or
employing more) ex-offenders (n193)
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Employer Engagement Strategies

• Meeting local employers needs
• Targeting specific groups of employers or
  sections of the community
• Setting an example with big business
• Joined up problem solving and risk management
• Employer engagement as a regeneration issue

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Contact

• Jo.Deakin_at_manchester.ac.uk
• Criminal Justice Research Unit
• School of Law
• University of Manchester