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HMI Probation finds that CRCs are “hardly scratching the surface” in meeting the needs of the short term prisoners they supervise on release.
The MoJ’s response to its consultation gives some clues to its plans for the next version of probation including big changes in resettlement work.
NACRO briefing on how the lack of valid ID can make resettlement after release even harder.
NACRO briefing on how Friday prison releases can damage resettlement before it’s even properly started.
The National Homelessness Advice Service can help you find prisoners accommodation on release.
Systematic review finds interpersonal skills of case workers; access to social support & housing; and continuity of case worker relationships are critical success factors.
Beyond Youth Custody argues for a theory of change for young people leaving custody which prioritises young people as the agents of their own change.
Although this blog focuses on criminal justice and substance misuse in the UK, about a quarter of subscribers are from other parts of the world
Final evaluation of Peterborough Prison resettlement scheme finds it cut reoffending by 9%, so why was it halted half way through?
The Work and Pensions Committee is highly critical of the lack of support given to released prisoners and lends its weight to the “ban the box” campaign.
Centre for Justice Innovation looks at the difficulties for released prisoners in accessing advice and support on release and makes key recommendations.
Langley House Trust spells out disastrous consequences of this April’s housing benefit changes for supported housing providers working with offenders & other vulnerable groups
