1 JOBTRACK “ Working with Conviction”
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JOBTRACK
“ Working with Conviction”
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CONTEXT
Over a quarter of the working age population has a criminal conviction (Home Office 2002)
At least 40% of men have a criminal conviction (Home Office 2002)
In excess of 30,000 people are convicted through the courts each year.(NI)
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JOBTRACK – WHY?
The single most effective factor in reducing re-offending rates…..is employment.
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JOBTRACK Direct interventions with offenders and
ex-prisoners.
Direct engagement and support with employers.
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JOBTRACK Model
Jobtrack Prisons & Jobtrack Community
Assessment Skills Development Job Sampling Linkage/Brokering Locating in Job Market
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Successful Outcomes
Exceeding target referrals Completers -44% into employment Completers – 78% obtained OCN
Employment Skills qualification Service Users achieved 1000+
qualifications in range of vocational areas.
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Successful Outcomes
Contribution to reducing re-offending:
Recidivism rates –in NI 43%
Jobtrack leavers (within 18months of leaving the programme.) 24%
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Why Involve Employers?
If we are to raise the levels of employability amongst offenders we MUST address their barriers to employment and the issues for
employers.
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Our Model
Advice Line –(supporting employers and
applicants)
Ongoing Support / Opportunities
Employer Training
“The Fair Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions”
Products:
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Successful Outcomes
2011-2012
748 people trained from 117 orgs 1019 advice calls received 11 Meet the Employer events 4 Strategic Employer Forum Meetings
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CHALLENGES.
Economic Downturn
Cross Departmental “Ownership”
Employer / Provider Engagement
Employer / Provider Confidence
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BENEFITS:
Success for Individuals
Contribution to Economy
Risk Management
Reduction in (re)Offending