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This expert-led course provides evidence-based techniques to lower reoffending rates and support successful reintegration.
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What to Expect
The R3 Certification is a mark of excellence for frontline advisors committed to helping individuals reintegrate and reduce reoffending, combining expert training, practical tools and industry recognition, empowering advisors to make a greater impact in their work.
The course is comprised of three courses; Identify, Support and Advocate, which you will need to complete in order to achieve your certification.
Identify
This course explores who ex-offenders are, the challenges they face, and how to support them. It covers convictions, sentencing, handling sensitive information, and best practices for engagement.
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What does an "ex-offender" look like?
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Convictions and sentences
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Rehabilitation periods
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Types of sentences
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Understanding the needs of people with convictions
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Timeline of needs
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Restrictions in accessing your service
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Why there is a need for specialist support
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Mythbusters
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Social impact
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Specialist support requirements
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Asking about convictions
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Information security
Support
Guidance on helping individuals navigate disclosure, rehabilitation, and employment. This section covers spent and unspent convictions, disclosure processes, legal frameworks, and practical tools for job searching.
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Disclosure and Barring Service
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Subject access request
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Disclosure Scotland
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The importance of disclosure
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Spent vs Unspent
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Filtering
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Calculating when convictions become spent
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Rehabilitation periods and MAPPA offences
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Supporting with disclosure
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How to build a disclosure statement
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Writing a disclosure letter
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Essential job searching tools
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Vanguard Employers
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Working with statutory services and specialist partners
Advocate
This section focuses on the importance of advocating for individuals with convictions. Covering effective ways to engage with employers, influencing support services, and measuring impact in helping individuals find employment.
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Why is advocacy for people with convictions important?
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Advocating externally for people with convictions
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Specific ways to advocate for people with convictions
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Statutory Bodies
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Banks
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DBS contending and advocacy
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Joining a membership organisation / relevant communities
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Measuring your impact
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Organisational impact
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Individual impact and reporting
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Speaking to employers about people with convictions
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Finding employment for people with convictions
Testimonials
"I have spent 24 years working in the Probation Service and still found this course useful, really enjoyed completing the course. You can see a lot of work has gone into putting this together and it'll be of great benefit to advisors going forward."
Rob Affleck - Maximus Advisor
Maximus
"Your staff doing the acting scenes added a nice touch... it broke up the training and made it easier to follow for someone who has ADHD like myself. It also added a human touch which I personally really enjoyed as it is missing from most online courses!"
Joseph Burns-Huett - Maximus Advisor
Maximus
"The R3 training was very helpful, and I feel I have learnt a lot about updating my knowledge of the criminal convictions and DBS process. I feel I had some knowledge already, but the training showed me there is a lot more to learn."
Henna Naseeb - Maximus Advisor
Maximus
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course; the content and interactive elements made it all the more enjoyable. Kudos to you all for the invaluable and brilliant work that you are doing!"
Sandi - Maximus Advisor
Maximus
Free ISA Webinar
Unsure where to begin with criminal record disclosure?
Start with a FREE introductory webinar
Whether you're already working towards R3 Certification or looking to strengthen your understanding of the criminal justice system, Offploy’s FREE 45-minute webinar offers clear, practical guidance on supporting people with convictions.
Learn how to Identify needs, Support your candidates effectively, and Advocate for individuals with lived experience.
CPD Certified
The course is fully recognised by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets rigorous standards for learning outcomes and Continuing Professional Development.
City & Guilds Assured
The R3 Certification is City & Guilds Assured, recognising its alignment with best practices in learning and development, and confirming its credibility across the sector.
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Testimonials from Early Adopters
Pioneering organisations are already seeing the benefits of the R3 Certification. From improved confidence in disclosure conversations to stronger, more inclusive hiring practices, early adopters are leading the way in fairer recruitment. Here’s what they have to say about the impact so far.
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Charis Green, Maximus
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Andra Stanoiu, Get Set UK