Tag: Recidivism rates
Potential Early Release of Criminals, Including Sex Offenders, Sparks Concern
The whole shebang, criminals, like sex offenders and domestic abusers, could potentially be let loose from the slammer after only serving a third of their sentence. The goal? Free up some much-needed space in...
Chief Inspector of Probation Criticizes Reincarceration Trends in Prisons
Chief Inspector of Probation Expresses Concern Over Reincarceration TrendsThe Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones, recently spoke out about the concerning trend of prisoners being sent back to jail by the probation service. In...
Government Defends Early Release Scheme Amid Sexual Assault Charges
The Government's Controversial Early Release Scheme Under ScrutinyThe Government's early release scheme to alleviate prison overcrowding has come under fire after a former inmate, Amari Ward, was charged with sexual assault just one day...