The Criminal Justice System
6. Reducing reoffending
Around 80% of people who receive cautions or convictions have offended before. People who leave prison with strong foundations in place to make a success of their lives are less likely to reoffend. These foundations include a stable home, a stronger connection to family and local community, a steady job, and good health free from substance misuse.
For women, this means a gender-informed approach to deliver better assessments and interventions. Continued focus on these key areas has been highlighted by the recent publication of the Prisons Strategy White Paper and the cross-government 10-year Drugs Strategy. These plans outline how organisations will cut crime, make communities safer and prevent people becoming victims, by reducing reoffending and addressing the things that increase the risk of criminal behaviour. The activities set out how we will improve rehabilitation, resettlement and supervision of prison leavers in the community, ensuring there are consequences for those who fail to comply.
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