Prisoner Rehabilitation 2024-12-10
2024-12-10
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Q1
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There are concerns about the readiness of prisoners for life after release, including securing accommodation and employment.
What steps she is taking to help ensure that prisoners are prepared for life outside of prison before they are released. One of the main issues for released prisoners is finding a secure home, so that they can have somewhere secure to live rather than going back to the place where they were probably involved in gangs or with particular individuals.
We know that accommodation is key to reducing reoffending. That is why we are expanding our transitional accommodation service and working closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to develop a long-term strategy to put us back on track to ending homelessness.
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Q2
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The UK faces a significant labour shortage costing billions annually, with ex-prisoners often lacking employment prospects, leading to recidivism.
Does the Minister agree that failing to tackle the issue of prisoner literacy and numeracy skills will not only cause lifelong challenges for individuals but also create significant problems for the state, including lost opportunities and increased crime?
I agree with my hon. Friend. We know that having a job and a home are the best ways to reduce reoffending. That is why we have employment hubs in all resettlement prisons, where prisoners can access job vacancies and support with their applications.
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The answer did not directly address enhancing prisoner literacy and numeracy skills or specific vocational training programs.
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Q3
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There is a concern that released prisoners may return to environments associated with crime, increasing the risk of reoffending.
Now that prisoners are being released from their sentences early, what action is the Minister taking to ensure that they are fully prepared for life outside prison and there is no risk that they will reoffend?
We know that accommodation is key to reducing reoffending. That is why we are expanding our transitional accommodation service and working closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to develop a long-term strategy to put us back on track to ending homelessness.
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