Stories, insights, and updates on throughcare employment, reintegration programs, and creating pathways to meaningful work.
Ethical labour hire is more than a marketing line. Here's what it looks like in practice across Perth and WA - and what Perth employers should look for when choosing a labour hire partner.
A no-nonsense guide for Australian employers thinking about hiring justice-impacted workers. What it actually looks like in practice, what to ask, what to expect, and what to avoid.
Second chance employment is moving from niche to mainstream across Australian workforces. Here's a practical guide for employers thinking about hiring people with a criminal record - what it means, why it works, and how to do it well.
Authored by Ella Hansen and Dr Lukas Carey, this report provides a critical examination of Australia's juvenile justice system and offers practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing youth incarceration in Western Australia.
A case study highlighting the success of Abz and Adam, and the importance of throughcare and employer partnerships in reintegration.
In this instalment of The Prison FAQ, we continue on from how people can end up incarcerated and look at the cycle of incarceration and why people keep coming back.
In Australia, people can face incarceration for many reasons, and the issue is often more complex than simply breaking the law. Many people who are imprisoned belong to marginalised communities and deal with issues such as poverty, addiction, childhood trauma and systemic discrimination.
Prison often carries a stigma, but for some, it becomes a turning point that leads to personal growth and a better life. From actors to entrepreneurs, many well-known figures have used their time behind bars as a catalyst for change.
In a world where second chances are more than just a concept, ex-offender jobs are pivotal in shaping successful reintegration stories. Here we spotlight seven key roles where our candidates have achieved remarkable success.
Throughcare employment bridges the gap between incarceration and stable work, giving people the structure and support they need to build a new life.
Often, we as humans think we can do it alone, especially males. A multitude of support services, overlooked friends and family, and peers walking the same journey, can be locked behind a bias that can change the trajectory of one's life.
Having interviewed 1000s of reintegrating individuals, presented in prison for the past 6 years and employed more than 200 candidates, we understand how important it is to get justice-affected candidates working as quickly as possible post-release.
Our flagship employer-led reintegration program combines real work experience with a Certificate II qualification to set participants up for long-term success.
Society is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of giving individuals a second chance, especially when it comes to employment. But how do you do it? How do you employ someone with a criminal record?
An innovative pathway to achieve ESG scorecard objectives is through ex-offender employment and training initiatives. These initiatives not only support ESG goals but also contribute to positive societal change.
In a society that values second chances and redemption, it is crucial to normalise employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to reentry into the workforce.
