InstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumFri, 17 Apr 2026 18:55:53 GMT20https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost12370.aspxWhat a fantastic story BlueAngel - just goes to show you that there are people out there who are prepared to look beyond a one off mistake.<br><br>Wishing you much happiness and continued success.<p><hr size="1" width="50%" align="left" />Need Unlock's advice? <a href="https://hub.unlock.org.uk" target="_blank">Visit our self-help information site</a> or <a href="https://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact" target="_blank">contact our helpline</a></p>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:58:01 GMTDeb Shttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost12369.aspxThat's a great story. Sometimes the lowest points in life can also be turning points.Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:58:01 GMTtellyonhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost12368.aspxCongratulations Blue Angel!Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:58:01 GMTnathanhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost12367.aspxI was a victim of serious domestic abuse which led to my conviction. I had never done anything wrong in my life, and have never done so since. <br><br>I was a highly regarded professional who did something completely out of character due to threats to my life and the lives of my children. I was convicted because I went to the police and told them what I had done. I could not live with it on my conscience.<br><br>I told my employers the day that I was charged and also informed my professional governing body. I was allowed to remain in my senior position for a further 16 months until my conviction. <br><br>My then manager flawed my disciplinary and I was dismissed. I was then suspended for a year by my governing body. This could have been worse but they took the mitigation of abuse into consideration.<br><br>Following my reinstatement a year later, I applied for three positions. I was honest and up front with each application. I was offered all three jobs. I took the job that was better than the job I was dismissed from and have excelled in my career. My line manager who interviewed me believed in me and saw through the conviction.<br><br>In fact, a few weeks ago she turned to me and said that she was so glad she employed me as I have brought a beautiful personality to the department. I cried as the stigma of a conviction can cut so deeply.<br><br>Honesty has always been to my credit. That is what got me the three job offers. I have my life back.<br><br>I count myself so lucky to have been given the chance to prove myself again. Hang in there...all is not lostFri, 16 Sep 2011 13:36:37 GMTBlueAngel