Campbell Robb, Nacro Chief Executive, comments of the data released on 25 July 2024 showing an increase in the number of people who are employed six months after leaving prison.
The number of people leaving prison into homelessness has increased significantly in the past year. This is on average 800 people a month who go straight from prison to homelessness, most of those are rough sleeping.
“Following my sentence my whole world seemed to fall down around me. I’d lost my job, I became incredibly insular, I’d been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I also engaged in substance misuse (in my case alcohol) I felt angry the world was against me.
Today (12 July 2024) the Government announced emergency measures to reduce the prison population, due to the overcrowding crisis. Campbell Robb, Nacro Chief Executive, commented: “Unprecedented times require a meaningful response.
Prisons are currently running at 110% of capacity. This is Arrun’s story from the inside, affected by prison overcrowding.
On Thursday 11th July 2024, Nacro is joining 69 other organisations in signing a letter to the Secretary of State for Justice on the reform of the Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentence (IPPs.)
Nacro Education has just been awarded Ofsted Good. Nacro Education is one of the UK’s largest independent training providers, helping 1700 students and apprentices every year, empowering them to develop the personal and professional skills employers are actively seeking.
This year, to celebrate Armed Forces Day on June 29th, we’re sharing the story of one of our housing tenants from Manchester – who was referred to us and has taken the opportunities he’s been given to make the most of his life after his service.
We found less than a quarter of young people who attend a Nacro education centre or live in one of our housing services will vote and the majority have high level of disengagement with politics.
This year, Nacro Education celebrates Learning Disability Week and its theme, “Do you see me?” which is all about being seen, heard and valued. Here are just some of the ways we hope we’ve helped our students with learning disabilities feel seen.
