Unlock

Unlock is an independent award-winning national charity that provides a voice and support for people with convictions who are facing stigma and obstacles because of their criminal record, often long after they have served their sentence. We provide information, advice and support to people with convictions by running a confidential peer-run helpline in addition to theForum which has many members (who themselves have a criminal record) that regularly give up their time in helping others who are looking for information or advice.

theForum has many questions and answers, or if you can’t find one that answers yours, you can post it and see if anyone has had a similar experience or can share any useful information/advice. Can't find the answer to your question? Phone, text or email our confidential peer-led helpline. The helpline is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.