How to stop released prisoners reoffending: What the evidence says

In the midst of a prison overcrowding crisis, the UK government has decided to release some prisoners early. This will certainly ease pressure on prisons and prison staff (who are drastically low in numbers). But a crucial question needs answering: what happens to the people who leave prison early? The percentage of adults who reoffend after leaving prison in England and Wales is 37.4%. This increases to 56.1% for people serving short prison sentences. People released early are still supervised by probation services upon release. Community sentences such as probation are better at reducing reoffending than short prison sentences. But Read More