Women Leaving Prison Resettlement 2020-09-22
2020-09-22
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The independent monitoring board reported that almost 60% of female prisoners are leaving prison to homelessness, which leads to reoffending. The need for an effective through-the-gate strategy is highlighted.
Almost 60% of female prisoners are leaving prison to homelessness, overwhelmingly leading to reoffending. To give these women a chance in life we need an effective through-the-gate strategy including community support and adequate housing, so can we expect the autumn statement to deliver extra resources to allow that to happen?
Statistics show 4.2% of female prison releases were to rough sleeping and 14% as other homeless, but these numbers are too high. We are talking to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and a spending review is coming up; Members have heard about our commitment from the Lord Chancellor.
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Specific extra resources for autumn statement were not committed to.
We Are Talking To The Ministry Of Housing, Communities And Local Government
Spending Review Is Coming Up
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Q2
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The hon. Member has spoken regularly about residential women's centres, which are a vital part of the female offender strategy.
What steps is he taking to improve resettlement for women leaving prison?
Invested an additional £22 million a year over the remaining life of community rehabilitation company contracts to deliver enhanced through-the-gate resettlement services. Added specific funding for women, including £5 million into community services addressing criminality and £2.5 million in further support.
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