People Arise Now (PAN) is a charity which provides rehabilitative support to ex-offenders and stabilising support to families affected by the stigma of crime. It was set up by concerned community members who considered the levels of crime in society and wanted to make a difference.
Based in Fulham and Sutton and covering the London area, PAN works with a range of professionals to ensure ex-offenders are offered the necessary support needed for long-term employment and successful resettlement in the community.
Taking the holistic approach, PAN is concerned with the individual and works with families to help achieve stability, which generally leads to reduced reoffending.
Our aim is simple: to create safer and happier communities.
Employing Ex Offenders – Iqbal Wahhab
More British businesses should consider hiring former offenders, says Iqbal Wahhab, founder of Roast restaurant and Tandoorimagazine. The potential benefits include acquiring a dedicated member of staff, rehabilitating released prisoners and widening skills across society.
Wahhab says businesses have a big role to play in helping former offenders. He explains: “It costs £37,000 a year to keep someone in jail. The day they are released they receive £50 and good luck wishes, if they’re lucky. We have all heard the phrase ‘Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime’ but who is tough on taking people out of crime? Read the full article here
Time for the families our next PAN FAM programme is in March
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