How to set up an impactful ex-offender programme - Webinar
How to set up an impactful ex-offender programme - Webinar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

How to set up an impactful ex-offender programme - Webinar

Discover how impactful ex-offender programmes drive social value, strengthen recruitment, and create lasting business and community impact. 

What is this session about?

 

This practical webinar explores how organisations can design and implement effective ex-offender programmes that create real social impact while supporting recruitment, retention, and workforce diversity. Join Head of FIR, Dana James-Edwards and Ruairi Coffey, Head of Skills and Sustainability at L Lynch for a conversation to gain actionable insights into what it takes to build an ex-offender programme that successfully supports people with convictions into sustainable employment, while also creating value for your company, your community, and wider society.

What will I achieve? 

By attending this webinar, you will:

  • Why ex-offender employment programmes matter and the business and social case for second-chance hiring.  

  • The key components of a successful programme and how it all works. 

  • What it’s important to know before getting started and lessons learned on the journey 

  • The difference ex-offender programs can make including key successes for L Lynch and how to measure impact.  

  • Practical first steps for organisations starting their journey. 

 

What level is the webinar, and do I need any particular skills?

This is a beginner level webinar. All are welcome and nparticular skills are required 

 

What are the attendance requirements?

Please arrive promptly and stay for the duration. 

To receive your CPD accreditation and for this to be tracked through your Supply Chain Sustainability School dashboard, ensure your full name is reflected on your Zoom account when you join the session. Please note, if you fail to meet the attendance requirements, unfortunately you will not be issued a CPD Certificate.

 

What are the technical requirements?

You will need:

  • Internet connection. 
  • A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook). 
  • Earphones/headphones/speakers (preferable). 
  • A tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone to load facilitation tools.

 

When I've finished, what related resources should I do next? 

  1. Constructing Futures for Ex-Offenders - Case Study Summary: https://learn.supplychainschool.co.uk/local/resourcelib/catalogitem.php?id=7118  

  1. Case Study: Bounce Back - Opportunity with St George: https://learn.supplychainschool.co.uk/local/resourcelib/catalogitem.php?id=7210  

  1. Case Study: The untapped workforce - employment of ex-offenders: https://learn.supplychainschool.co.uk/local/resourcelib/catalogitem.php?id=7211  

 

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this session, please contact fir@supplychainschool.co.uk


Venue
Zoom - Online
GB

Date & time

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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