Published: June 18, 2025
Simon had spent two years in prison after being found guilty of multiple offences. He took part in several rehabilitation programs while imprisoned, such as counselling on substance use and anger management, but he was experiencing a great deal of anxiety over being released. Simon lacked support systems and felt overwhelmed by the difficulties that […]
Published: May 19, 2025
Sitting by my gate in Warsaw airport, I was shaking with terror – leaving my family to start all over again in a new country, with no support system or back-up plan? Nothing had ever scared me more. But my job was to secure a life in a safe country. My family was relying on […]
Published: March 16, 2025
John* was referred to Access to Industry’s Passport CashBack service through his social worker whilst completing a community sentence after being convicted for the first time. He was very anxious, with low self-esteem and admitted on numerous occasions that he was struggling significantly with his mental health and intrusive thoughts. The language he used to […]
Published: January 20, 2025
I began engaging with Access to Industry because of criminal convictions and a desire to learn and progress in life. Having a child motivated me to improve my circumstances. Previously, I was involved in gang culture and experiencing homelessness. I got myself involved with the criminal justice system and moved to Midlothian to alternative accommodation. […]
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