EX CEPTIONAL
VOICES
The EXCEPTIONAL VOICES Podcast shines a light on businesses that hire people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. It explores prison leaver employment across a range of commercial sectors, from the established to the unexpected.
Each conversation follows the employer's journey, from initial interest all the way through to a successful hire, as well as the meaningful relationships built by the experience. The podcast celebrates outstanding examples of best practice to inspire other businesses to consider hiring from this talent pool and create richer, more inclusive work environments.
These stories show that when people are given a fair chance, extraordinary things can happen, both in the workplace and the wider community. Over the last ten years, the number of employers recognising the value of hiring prison leavers has doubled—from 12% to 24%—but there’s still a long way to go.Adriana Paice Kent, Host, Exceptional Voices
