Diana did not get jobs after the prison sentence - returned to crime

- The support is non-existent, says "Diana", who has been unemployed for several years after her release and whose real name is something else.

In the video clip: Dragged into crime as a 12-year-old - hear "Diana" tell about the way out of crime and the difficulties of getting a job.

She feels that the information in the crime register closes many doors and that the support from society for former inmates is lacking. It is precisely this support that the National Audit Office examines. In December, the authority will present a report with proposed measures.

- We see that this is becoming a big issue and that it will become an even bigger issue in the future, says investigator Yvonne Thorsén.

Strong increase in the number of inmates

The background is that more and more people are expected to be sentenced to prison, according to the Prison Service's own long-term forecast. In 2035, around 15,500 people may be incarcerated in the country's institutions - that is roughly 75 percent more than today.

At the same time, the number of people in probation is also expected to increase sharply. In 2035, it could be about 34,000 people – almost doubling compared to 2025.

- A first question is how many people get to take part in these efforts. How many people get these subsidized jobs? How many are taking courses? How has it gone on the job market for those who have gone through these efforts, and does it help?

"Is there a goal conflict"

At the same time, it is becoming increasingly common for employers to request extracts from the tax register according to the National Audit Office - something that can make the path back to the labor market even more difficult.

- There is a conflict of goals. It is completely understandable that employers want to be more sure of who they are hiring and to know if, for example, there is a criminal charge. But on the other hand, this group, which is growing in number, needs to be given a chance once they have served their sentence. It is not a simple question, says Yvonne Thorsén.

"It's exciting to live honestly" - hear Diana's thoughts in the video above about what a job would mean to her.