At X-Ceed Transition we are passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

The following statistics were found in various reports and briefings for 2017-2018, England, and Wales. It is a strong indication identifying some of the challenges male ex-offenders have to face in the UK and what we need to do to make a difference. It is our hope these findings will gain your attention as it has ours. These figures are an approximation which seems to be rising every year. 
 

The UK has one of the highest levels of prisoners in Europe. 
 

Challenges for men before custody are; 

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• Homelessness 15%

• Used Class A Drugs 64%

• Alcohol issues 22%

• Have children under 18 years 54%

• No qualifications 47%

• Mental health Women: 26% / Men: 16%

• Brought up in care 24%

• Ages between 30-39 years old 30%

• Age 50+ increased by 16%

• Christian faith 48%

• Unemployed 68%

Half of the respondents to a 2016 YouGov survey said that they would not consider employing an offender or ex-offender.

Challenges for men after custody in 2016-2017

• Prisons Maximum capacity 87,500

• The average annual prison population is approximately 86,660

• Currently, men in prison stand at 82,000

• The cost of an inmate-£22,933 (on average)

• Suicide attempt every three days (Last year 119 died)

• Reported self-harming incidents is 94% higher than in 2007

• Reported assaults in Prison 44% higher than in 2015

• Deaths in custody in 2017 were 299 deaths (13% decrease on the previous year).

• Recalled less than a year 45-75% - The younger the higher the %

• Homeless and reoffended 67%

• Homeless after release 4,632

• Unsettled accommodation 2,815

• Unknown accommodation 24,967

 

We address the above issues mentioned daily. Help us to make a difference.

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Thank you for your time!

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The X-Ceed Transition Team