Based on Ministry of Justice statistics published at the end of July this year, 25% of offenders released from custody went on to re-offend in a one year period.

Prospects employs Apprentices across the company, and some stay on to become fulltime permanent members of staff.

Although there will be less money around, law and order remains a key priority for the Government. The high profile Criminal Justice Management (CMJ) Conference set out the dilemmas facing policy makers and the needs of both victims of crime and offenders.

Prospects National Careers Service In Custody and In the Community teams work together to provide support to offenders in prison and after release.