It's natural to worry that your criminal record could stop you getting a job. Deals with issues such as whether offences will appear on a criminal records check, whether you have to disclose a criminal record on job applications and how to do this. Also has information about cautions and 'spent' convictions.

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) is now called the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - CRB checks are now called DBS checks. If you apply for some jobs in England and Wales you can be asked to have a DBS check. Find out why checks are needed, what they are and how long they're valid for.

Explains when you can be given a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime.

Explains the immigration and criminal laws relevant to women who have been trafficked into the UK.