2 May 2022

A fresh start – Top tips for telling an employer about your criminal record



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How does a young adult with a criminal record tell an employer? This guide explains how a young adult can get a list of convictions and police intelligence and the differences between rehabilitation periods and unspent convictions. It also clarifies the types of checks that can take place, and how to talk to an employer or potential employer, and anticipate and address their concerns.


Publisher: Business & the Community

October 2026
Guidance for prison staff working with Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller people: Supporting resources

These resources, provided by Friends Families and Travellers, support guidance for prison staff working with Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller people.

October 2026
Guidance for prison staff working with Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller people

This guidance, developed by Friends, Families and Travellers, sets out good practice for prison staff working with Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller people, including young women.

practitioners, young adults
Effective practice guide: working with young adults