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Rebooted x East of England Probation: What Did We Learn During Our Digital Bridge Pilot — and Where Are We Going Next?

Rebooted’s three-month Digital Bridge Pilot with East of England Probation tested whether laptops for peer mentors could reduce friction in support and improve coordination around prison leavers. Early results showed clearer communication, more accurate reporting, and faster day-to-day admin, helping mentors feel both more effective and more valued.

5 Common Misconceptions Regarding Corporate Laptop Donation

At Rebooted, we support the use of end-of-life corporate laptops as safe learning tools for ex-offenders and family members. If you've ever said "we'd like to give them away, but...", this article was written specifically for you.

Community Sentences: Myths vs Facts (and What We Can Learn from Other Countries)

To have fewer victims, safer communities, and fewer lives stuck in repeat, the obvious question needs to be asked: What else are other countries doing differently, and what can we learn from them?

The Significance of Family Ties for Successful Prison Release

While employment, housing, and education are important components of reintegration, there is a deeper component to reintegration: a sense of belonging.

Breaking the Reoffending Cycle: The Role of Digital Skills

At Rebooted, we see firsthand how digital skills and dedicated support can break the cycle of reoffending, giving learners the tools and confidence to build a brighter future.

Tech Rebooted for Former Prisoners

Refurbished, recycled and nothing less than life-changing, the obsolete laptops from businesses being transformed by Rebooted mean prison leavers and prisoners’ children can keep learning and transform their prospects too.

Your Donated Laptop - The Rebooted Journey

What happens to your donated laptops? Our latest infographic illustrates the professional and transparent process of cleansing, re-imaging, and matching the donated laptops to an individual who has been affected by incarceration.

What We Don’t Know About Prisoners — and Why It Matters

According to a landmark report published by the Sentencing Academy in 2024, 73% of those asked about their knowledge of prisons in England and Wales said they didn't know much about the people in them.

The True Cost of Corporate E-Waste: Why Donating Laptops Matters

In the U.K., approximately 1.6 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are produced annually; however, only around 500,000 tons of that e-waste are captured through recycling.

"190,000 Children with a Parent in Prison: How Education Can Break the Cycle"

There are currently 190,000 (and rising) children in the U.K. who are being raised by a parent in prison. This is more than the number of people living in Exeter. These are real children facing real issues.

Rebooted x Ormiston Families Breaking Barriers

Opening Up Worlds: How Ormiston Families' Breaking Barriers service is helping children affected by parental imprisonment access education and remain connected through the provision of devices.

Case Study: Bridging the Digital Divide Under Strict Security Mandates

A highly motivated young adult learner, enrolled in A-Level courses, became subject to specific legal requirements. Read how, together, Rebooted and NEC ensured their learning continuity.

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