Improving Prospects: an innovative police programme providing training for the long‐term unemployed

Abstract

This article describes a training scheme designed for the long‐term unemployed and administered by a police force with funding from external sources. 30% of the recipients have secured employment and volunteer placements are offered. A significant benefit was a positive attitude towards the police service from those receiving the training.

Citation

Stephenson, A. (2005), "Improving Prospects: an innovative police programme providing training for the long‐term unemployed", Safer Communities, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 39-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/17578043200500031