How retailers are giving prisoners a second chance

Iceland Prison

An Iceland in HMP Oakwood is helping to prepare prisoners for retail jobs on the outside. It’s part of a growing effort to employ offenders in the food sector

An Iceland in HMP Oakwood is helping to prepare prisoners for retail jobs on the outside. It’s part of a growing effort to employ offenders in the food sector

Weetos, Coca-Cola, PG Tips. The brands adorning the shelves at Iceland Oakwood are exactly what you would expect from any branch. But this is no normal Iceland store. It’s operated and staffed entirely by serving prisoners.

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