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First Halfords training academy for female prisoners opens (17 January 2017)
Date: 17/01/2017
Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee has opened the first Halfords Training Academy for female prisoners at HMP Drake Hall.
The academy is the first of its kind to open at a women’s prison and will offer specialist skills to female offenders to help them find work on release and cut re-offending rates.
The pioneering academy is already successfully running for male prisoners at HMP Onley in Rugby and helps offenders gain vital vocational experience – around 28 prisoners on the scheme at HMP Onley have secured full-time employment as a result of the skills acquired at the academy.
As part of the course, offenders learn how to maintain and repair bicycles, while working on their customer service and interview skills.
Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee said:
“I am delighted to be opening the Halfords Training Academy at HMP Drake Hall today.
“This is an excellent scheme which gives women the vocational skills and education they need in preparation for release – it will give them a new start, helping to reduce re-offending and turn their backs on crime.
“We are committed to helping all offenders turn their lives around so they don’t get stuck in the cycle of crime – we want to see offenders entering the workplace and making a success of their lives.”
The academy was launched on Thursday, 12 January.
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