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<p>We are committed to improving the employability of offenders. A range of services
is available to help offenders improve their employability by helping them increase
their knowledge, skills and employment experience. This can also include support to
tackle substance misuse or to improve mental health. Providing meaningful work in
prisons and vocational qualifications also helps increase employability. Funding comes
from a variety of sources including through contracts to provide education and health
services, and via Community Rehabilitation Companies. We do not, therefore, collate
centrally all expenditure on projects to improve the employability of ex-offenders.</p><p>
</p><p>We do, however, carefully record and monitor the funding received from the
European Social Fund and ensure there is no duplication of service provision. All
funding received from the European Social Fund (ESF) is recorded in the NOMS Annual
Report and Accounts. In accordance with strict ESF rules, all funding is passed on
to third-party providers who work with offenders to improve their employability. These
providers are selected as part of a competitive process.</p>
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