Actor Stephen Graham supports RFA, a non-profit aiding ex-offenders gain skills and jobs in the transport sector in the UK.
Stephen and Hannah Walters support the RFA, a non-profit group. The RFA gives ex-prisoners chances to learn skills for rail, bus, and other transport jobs. This is especially significant to them since their BBC show, Time, showed prison problems closely.
Chris Leech started the RFA because he said many UK ex-offenders re-offend. Half of those with short sentences re-offend fast. But a job cuts that rate to one in five.
A report indicated that released prisoners re-offend most, with over one third re-offending. It’s even higher for short sentences, where almost 60% re-offend within a year.
Stephen observed that prisons are overloaded and many ex-prisoners return to crime. The RFA aims to help by focusing on low-risk individuals.
Hannah emphasizes that this initiative changes things a lot by assisting with jobs, transport, and society. She believes that proper support is key, requiring guidance and tracking. Hannah states that it will save lives and stop crime.
The RFA joins charities and big employers, which aids ex-offenders in getting hired. The program also helps with worker shortages, as a lot of rail workers will retire soon.
In 2018, re-offending cost the UK billions, approximately £18.1 billion each year.
Leech appreciates Stephen and Hannah’s support, as their show portrayed the prison system effectively.
They will track each person’s job progress to demonstrate the program’s worth. The RFA intends to expand beyond transport in the future.