LiberatusTemporary Work. Lasting Change.

Who We Are

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a second chance, Liberatus bridges the gap between criminal conviction and meaningful employment. We exist to break the cycle of reoffending by creating structured pathways into work – reducing risk for employers, building futures for candidates, and delivering measurable value for society.

Why Change Is Needed

Every year, around 70,000 people leave prison in England and Wales. Yet fewer than 1 in 5 are in work six months later. That is not because they lack talent or motivation. It is because the system is not set up to connect them with the right opportunities.

The consequences are serious. Reoffending costs the UK £18 billion every year and places further strain on already overcrowded prisons. Yet the solution is clear. Employment is one of the strongest protections against reoffending. By opening the door to work, we can reduce crime, lower costs, and create safer communities.

Liberatus exists to make this change possible, with a solution designed to work at scale. We provide the platform for employers across the UK to access a motivated but overlooked talent pool. Carry out risk assessments for every placement, and have the support systems to provide individual support for each candidate.

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Our Founding Story

Liberatus was founded by Tracie and Sushovan Hussain. Sushovan was the former Chief Financial Officer of Autonomy plc and founding partner of Invoke Capital. During a period of federal custody in the United States, he saw first-hand how purposeful work drives successful reintegration. After his release, Tracie and Sushovan committed to building labour-market infrastructure in which a conviction is treated not as an indelible stigma but as a starting point for rehabilitation. Read more about our founder's ambitions in The Telegraph.

Our Operational Philosophy

Bridge, Not Barrier

We sit between employer and candidates, absorbing the administrative and compliance burden that often deters second-chance hiring.

Temporary to Permanent

Temporary placements act as the perfect opportunity for employers and candidates to assess whether a job post is right for them. Whilst employers can decide whether permanent employment will work for them, candidates are able to demonstrate their value in a real 'paid' work environment.

Data-Driven Matching

Our bespoke, internally developed job matching platform aligns skills, qualifications, location, and risk assessments to ensure the right candidate is matched to the right role.

With 12.3 million people in England and Wales holding a criminal record, the talent pool is large, varied, and untapped. Liberatus unlocks this potential.