NACRO (National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders) has centres that help offenders and ex-offenders deal with having a criminal record, drug or alcohol problems, or finding work and somewhere to live. They offer careers and education advice and financial help. NACRO can help with literacy, numeracy and communications skills. They also organise activities such as football, arts and peer education projects.
Staff on the NACRO Resettlement Plus helpline (Tel 020 7840 6464) can:
- tell you if a job is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
- advise you on employment, housing, education and training, and other services
- tell you more about rehabilitation periods and spent convictions
- tell you more about the disclosure process.
You can download NACRO advice leaflets on many subjects, including:
- criminal convictions
- information for prisoners' families and friends
- resettlement advice
- money, benefits and debt
- finding a home
- finding a job
- advice for employers.
Publications which are particularly useful are:
- Sorting Yourself Out - Applying for Work (with a criminal record)
- Guide to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
You can find these in the resettlement advice section.
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