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Dominic Headley, Nacro Legal Officer, reflects on Nacro’s work to support individuals with criminal records into work and the employers who can offer them a second chance

Read our response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons report ‘Separation of children in young offender institutions’.

The investment of an initial £195 million has been awarded to 26 organisations across England and Wales to provide vital support services that help reduce reoffending, such as employment and housing advice.

Along with other organisations, we have written a letter to the Government about accommodation for prison leavers.

In the midst of a third national lockdown, with COVID-19 cases skyrocketing and temperatures plummeting, the issue of rough sleeping has shot to the top of the news agenda.

Nacro welcomes both the principles of the proposals outlined in the consultation paper and the way in which the Minister has encouraged a wide dialogue about the importance of, and approaches to, securing housing and support for vulnerable people.

Following the tragic events in London Bridge last Friday, our first thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones and all those affected.

There is clear consensus about the urgent need for the next government to deliver a viable funding arrangement to secure the future of supported housing.

Read our response to the Ministry of Justice’s announcement regarding UK prisons set to receive innovative security investment.

Too many are left homeless without the foundations to build a new life. It doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to make a change today.