The Escape route: Helping ex-prisoners become self-employed
Chantry, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Year Founded:
Project Stage:
2013
Organization type:
nonprofit/ngo/citizen sector
Growth
Budget:
$1,000 - $10,000
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.
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.