Social Firms UK

 Executive summary

Helping ex-offenders to fi nd employment is key to helping people reintegrate into society. As a provider of services to offenders, we commissioned ReputationInc to conduct a research study, and this report presents our fi ndings. Following a review of previous research, we identifi ed the main issues which affect the employment rate of ex-offenders. This helped to develop and inform our primary research, examining the views of employers when considering ex-offenders for vacancies. We also conducted a series of interviews with UK employers and an online survey of 300 UK employers.

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This handbook is written from an employer's point of view, contains a wealth of information about how employers can get advice and support about employing people with learning disabilities and is full of real-life practical examples of how employers and workers in private, voluntary and local authority sectors have made a success of this important area of equality and diversity. The handbook covers everything employers need to know and goes through all the stages from recruiting to supervision, and from dealing with problems to helping career development. There are 'key information' sections on sources of support and a series of training cards. (62 pages)