Sweden is helping young offenders rebuild their lives through a subsidised work program focused on rebuilding their confidence, preparing them for the workplace and helping them expand their social networks. After the four weeks, participants are placed in traineeships with local businesses before undertaking state-subsidised full-time employment. An assessment of the scheme between 2007 and 2009 found that the ex-offenders were more than 40% more likely to find full-time work than those who did not take part.

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