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I was one decision away from a different life: Challenging an employer secured me a voluntary role
Akil felt compelled to share his experience of applying for a voluntary role with the NHS and hopes this reassures…
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Showing 16 out of 364 results- A little known nuance in the system meant my rehabilitation time was five times longer
- My university applications are a cycle of anxiety and embarassment
- Changing my name changed my life
- Finding the courage to confront my caution led to it’s successful deletion
- For the first time in my adult life, I’m on the way to getting my life back
- Service user involvement aids rehabilitation and reform
- Will Brexit and Covid improve employment opportunities for people with a criminal record?
- Amazon, if you ban all applicants with unspent convictions then you’re missing out on a huge amount of talent
- Disclosing a conviction isn’t easy but it might be the best thing you ever do
- My conviction is spent but there’s no end to the ongoing consequences of my criminal record
- When everyone is included, everyone wins
- Have you been through the criminal justice system? Have you got a story to share?
- Want a change of career? How about becoming a lorry driver?
- “Don’t let trolls affect your goals” – getting links to your name removed from the internet
- I was one decision away from a different life: Challenging an employer secured me a voluntary role
- Nothing is achieved by criminalising young people. Lets work together to support, educate and listen to them
