Women offenders’ community employment and employability
Number: ERR-14-4
Date: March 2014
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What it means
Women offenders can improve employability skills through participation in women-centered programs and job training opportunities within the institution. By developing and fostering partnerships with community organizations that provide employment resources and services to women under supervision, employability skills gained pre-release can increase the chances of obtaining and maintaining employment post-release.
Overall, this research may inform updates to the Revised National Community Strategy for Women Offenders (2010) and other initiatives focused on the employment needs of women.