This month we’ve written a further article for Inside Time ‘Through the Gate’ section which provides information on homelessness and leaving prison. People leaving prison are often at high risk of homelessness. You may have been homeless before entering prison but you could find that your criminal record will be a further barrier to finding […]
Moving on: Travelling abroad with a criminal record
This month, we’ve written a further article for InsideTime ‘Through the Gate’ Section which focuses on travelling abroad with a criminal record. A copy of the article can be found below. Whilst you’re in prison, you’ll probably have heard lots of conflicting information about travelling abroad with a criminal record. Unless you’re on licence, there’s […]
Moving on: Employment after release
This month, we’ve written a further article for InsideTime ‘Through the Gate’ Section which focuses on employment after release. A copy of the article can be found below. On release from prison, and possibly for some time after, your conviction will be technically ‘unspent’ – this means you’ll need to disclose it to an employer […]
Moving on: The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the benefits of a spent conviction
This month, we’ve written another article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focuses on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A copy of the article can be found below. How do I know when my conviction will become spent and what will that mean for me? The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA) gives […]
Moving on: Applying to university
This month, we’ve written another article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focuses on applying to university. A copy of the article can be found below. I’m thinking of applying to university when I leave prison. Will my criminal record cause me a problem? For many people, prison can be an ideal opportunity to improve […]
Moving on: What can I do about information that’s reported about my offence online?
This month, we’ve written another article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focuses on dealing with information that’s available about you online. A copy of the article can be found below. As you prepare to leave prison and start considering applying for jobs or housing, you might also have to think about the risk of […]
Moving on: Opening a bank account whilst your’re in prison
This month, we’ve written another article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focuses on opening a bank account whilst your’re in prison. A copy of the article can be found below. I’m currently in prison and want to open a bank account ready for when I’m released. Can I do it while still […]
Moving on: Disclosing criminal convictions to prospective employers – when and how?
This month, we’ve written another article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focuses on disclosing criminal convictions to prospective employers if you’re about to leave prison. A copy of the article can be found below. I’m just about to leave prison and I’m worried about disclosing my conviction to potential employers; are there […]
Moving on: Getting insurance if you’ve been to prison
In November 2016, we wrote an article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focused on the problems of getting insurance if you’ve got a criminal record. It was written as a series of questions and answers and a copy of the article can be found below. I’m just about to leave prison and have been […]