16/12/2010 13:28:00
Following the successful re-launch of the Prison Reform Trust writing competition last year, this year's competition gave prisoners and their families and friends another opportunity to explore their creative talent.
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14/12/2010 13:45:00
This report by Clinks and Prison Reform Trust sets out the findings of research into the resettlement needs and experiences of black, Asian and minority ethnic prisoners and ex-prisoners.
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08/12/2010 17:03:00
The Ministry of Justice green paper is a blueprint for moderate and sensible reform and should mark the end of sterile debate on toughness or softness on crime. Rather than settling for policy-making on the hoof or enduring a crisis-driven justice system, the Secretary of State for justice has opened a proper consultation on sentencing and rehabilitation based on evidence of what works.
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06/12/2010 12:26:00
Prison has a poor record for reducing reoffending – 49% of adults are reconvicted within one year of release – for those serving sentences of less than 12 months this increases to 61%. The average cost of each prison place is now £45,000.
The newly announced green paper should use all available evidence to create a fairer, more effective, more efficient criminal justice system.
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24/11/2010 09:43:00
Children with learning disabilities and other impairments are more likely to go to prison than other young people because the youth justice system is failing to recognise their needs, according to a major survey of youth offending team (YOT) staff.
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