Are ex-offenders truly free to get a fresh start?
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As of March 2024, 19.3% of offenders were employed six weeks post-release (excluding those unavailable for work or with unknown employment status). Despite this, many ex-offenders struggle to restart their lives. Helping them can be challenging, but it's something God supports. How can we aid ex-offenders in their recovery when the system is against them? Lindsey Middleton (180 Project), Josh Dalton (180 Project), and Jane Gould (Clean Sheet) joined Esther Higham to discuss this.
Released on 15 Oct 2024
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