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The New Leaf Initiative CIC was set up by an ex-prisoner in 2014, to support others like her. SInce then we have supported over 1,200 men, women and young people to fulfill their full potential. We are Prison-to-Employment specialists and can support your transition back into the community, as well as helping you to find, and keep, employment. We do this in the following ways:
West Midlands
- one-to-one wraparound support from peer support workers can support you to resettle in the community
- CSCS Construction skills training
- traineeships for 19–24 year olds with guaranteed job interviews, plus support improving maths, English and IT
- access to other vocational and accredited courses
- ID including CSCS cards, birth certificates and Citizen cards
- access to support agencies including housing, substance misuse support, benefits and debt, mental health, clothing and food parcels
- Job Club to support CV and employment preparation and job searches
- in-house Recruitment Agency to support people into real jobs
Nationally
- The New Leaf Network sends out a weekly e-newsletter, which includes jobs and careers in the public, private and third sector for people with convictions training opportunities and more.
- A positive network of ex-prisoners and people with convictions who can offer remote support, advice and guidance.
- Monthly discussion group online on the first Thursday of each month, which focuses on all topics related to the Criminal Justice System.
- Networking events to build connections in the sector.
- New Leaf Network and Awards Ceremony which celebrates people with lived experience of the CJS.
