The prisoners' experiences make them relatable to women and girls needing help, a charity says.
A new service is set to train women prisoners to become youth workers and draw on their "lived experiences" to support young people, a charity said.
The service in Stafford is funded by the City & Guilds Foundation offering a level three practice qualification.The aim is to increase youth work provision in the area and ensure services better reflect the people they aimed to reach. "By providing this package of training and support to the women, they can move their lives forward and take others with them on a positive path, preventing future crime and strengthening communities."The training covers areas including mentoring, supporting young people at risk and conflict mediation.
"This lived experience makes them highly credible and relatable to girls and young women, builds trust and increases engagement."
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