The Escape route

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The Escape route: Helping ex-prisoners become self-employed

Chantry, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Year Founded:
2013
Organization type: 
nonprofit/ngo/citizen sector
Project Stage:
Growth
Budget: 
$1,000 - $10,000
Website:
http://www.TheEscapeRoute.com
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Project Summary
Elevator Pitch

Concise Summary: Help us pitch this solution! Provide an explanation within 3-4 short sentences.

We help ex-prisoners become self-employed.

This helps to overcome the problems they face in gaining employment.

WHAT IF - Inspiration: Write one sentence that describes a way that your project dares to ask, "WHAT IF?"

What if we could substantially reduce he numbers of people returning to prison?
About Project

Problem: What problem is this project trying to address?

In the UK 2 out of 3 ex-prisoners return to prison within two years of release. In part this is because ex-prisoners find it hard to get employment.

Solution: What is the proposed solution? Please be specific!

We help ex-prisoners become self employed. We provide Escape Plans that provide information on specific, low cost trades and professions.
Impact: How does it Work

Example: Walk us through a specific example(s) of how this solution makes a difference; include its primary activities.

When you come out of prison, you will find it hard to get a job, because employers don't want to hire ex-prisoners. We overcome this by showing ex-prisoners how to become self employed, such as becoming a window cleaner or handyman.

Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Also describe the projected future impact for the coming years.

Our Escape Plans are being used in six prisons in the UK, in addition to being requested by ex-prisoners.
Team

Founding Story

Kit Sadgrove has major experience in training people to become self employed. He wanted to put this knowledge to public benefit, to reduce crime and unhappiness.