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

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

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.

It is a criminal offence in England and Wales for someone to subject you to coercive control. If you experience this kind of abuse you can report it to the police. You may also be able to apply to the Family Court for protection. This legal guide is designed to give you information about the ways in which the law can protect you.

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