Help for employers considering people with convictions
If a person’s disclosure record includes a conviction, it can be helpful to talk to them about this.
This allows you to ask questions to address any concerns you may have. It also gives the person a chance to explain the circumstances of their convictions, and how they’ve changed since the convictions.
Guidance
There’s guidance to help you make decisions when considering employing a person with convictions.
Training
Disclosure Scotland runs free training sessions for employers.
The training is called ‘Helping Employers Recruit Fairly’ and covers how to:
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consider disclosure information
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create procedures for considering people with convictions
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give people with convictions opportunities
There’s also training for organisations who support people with convictions. It can be tailored to suit your organisation.
To find out more:
Further support
You can also email ScotlandWorksforYou@gov.scot for help.
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