Cutting the prison population and in particular reoffending should be the aim of this and any government. The social and economic impact of imprisonment and reoffending are massive.
October 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Cutting the prison population and in particular reoffending should be the aim of this and any government. The social and economic impact of imprisonment and reoffending are massive.
THE GUARDIAN: Early release may ease overcrowding in England and Wales, but lasting reform requires better recalls, probation, housing, treatment, education and employment to reduce reoffending.
- by Enver Solomon
- by Enver Solomon
Releasing prisoners won’t solve the crisis in English and Welsh jails. Here’s what will | Enver Solomon
Ministers need to level with the public about what current prison sentences look like – who needs to be locked up and for how long Enver Solomon is chief executive of Nacro, the criminal justice charity Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM
THE GUARDIAN: Early release may ease overcrowding in England and Wales, but lasting reform requires better recalls, probation, housing, treatment, education and employment to reduce reoffending.
- by Enver Solomon
- by Enver Solomon
Psychiatric grounds or a sustained history of reoffending required.
Which in itself exposes the complete missed opportunity at not having formalised psychiatric/psychological testing before a driving licence is granted, in order to prevent. Self-declaration does not work.
Which in itself exposes the complete missed opportunity at not having formalised psychiatric/psychological testing before a driving licence is granted, in order to prevent. Self-declaration does not work.
October 1, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Psychiatric grounds or a sustained history of reoffending required.
Which in itself exposes the complete missed opportunity at not having formalised psychiatric/psychological testing before a driving licence is granted, in order to prevent. Self-declaration does not work.
Which in itself exposes the complete missed opportunity at not having formalised psychiatric/psychological testing before a driving licence is granted, in order to prevent. Self-declaration does not work.
I think the strongest possible case is for people who committed crimes against humanity & have a dangerous personality cult around them. If they present a real risk of being broken out (or escaping, Joker-style) & reoffending, or of inspiring similar crimes through in their followers (Hitler), sure.
October 1, 2026 at 9:52 AM
I think the strongest possible case is for people who committed crimes against humanity & have a dangerous personality cult around them. If they present a real risk of being broken out (or escaping, Joker-style) & reoffending, or of inspiring similar crimes through in their followers (Hitler), sure.
If you want to know how crap the police force in this country has become think of all those early release schemes and how little reoffending stories there have been. The paper would normally be full of outrage over it.
October 1, 2026 at 9:20 AM
If you want to know how crap the police force in this country has become think of all those early release schemes and how little reoffending stories there have been. The paper would normally be full of outrage over it.
Prisoners are supposed to be found appropriate accommodation before their release, significantly reducing reoffending rates.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets, say probation officers
Warning of a lack of hostel places for 2,000 criminals due to be released over the next month to ease overcrowding
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Prisoners are supposed to be found appropriate accommodation before their release, significantly reducing reoffending rates.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Having your liberty removed is the punishment, surely the next step is rehabilitation?
Even for those incapable of empathy, it’s far, far cheaper to stop people from reoffending than this endless cycle of crime 🤷🏻♀️
Even for those incapable of empathy, it’s far, far cheaper to stop people from reoffending than this endless cycle of crime 🤷🏻♀️
October 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Having your liberty removed is the punishment, surely the next step is rehabilitation?
Even for those incapable of empathy, it’s far, far cheaper to stop people from reoffending than this endless cycle of crime 🤷🏻♀️
Even for those incapable of empathy, it’s far, far cheaper to stop people from reoffending than this endless cycle of crime 🤷🏻♀️
To an extent, offering earlier release on the grounds of good behaviour can be win-win. Help to get into employment or training makes sense and reduces reoffending. Victims deserve justice BUT they should not decide sentencing- surely needs to be objective & impartial? #r4today
October 1, 2026 at 6:49 AM
To an extent, offering earlier release on the grounds of good behaviour can be win-win. Help to get into employment or training makes sense and reduces reoffending. Victims deserve justice BUT they should not decide sentencing- surely needs to be objective & impartial? #r4today
About 2,000 prisoners are set for early release, but probation and hostels lack capacity, risking releases onto the street and higher reoffending.
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October 1, 2026 at 5:26 AM
About 2,000 prisoners are set for early release, but probation and hostels lack capacity, risking releases onto the street and higher reoffending.
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October 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
About 2,000 prisoners are set for early release, but probation and hostels lack capacity, risking releases onto the street and higher reoffending.
Between her and God. if the state could keep her from reoffending without killing her, it has no justification to kill her
October 1, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Between her and God. if the state could keep her from reoffending without killing her, it has no justification to kill her
Helping offenders battling #addiction avoid both #relapse and reoffending may not be cheap - but it can provide a great return on investment. "A Time for New Ideas" https://wp.me/pbpdx5-cKe
September 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Helping offenders battling #addiction avoid both #relapse and reoffending may not be cheap - but it can provide a great return on investment. "A Time for New Ideas" https://wp.me/pbpdx5-cKe
West Lothian prison becomes first to launch digital learning scheme for inmates
Prisoners at a West Lothian facility have become the first in Scotland to receive secure educational laptops as part of a new digital learning initiative aimed at reducing reoffending....
Prisoners at a West Lothian facility have become the first in Scotland to receive secure educational laptops as part of a new digital learning initiative aimed at reducing reoffending....
West Lothian prison becomes first to launch digital learning scheme for inmates
Prisoners at a West Lothian facility have become the first in Scotland to receive secure educational laptops as part of a new digital learning initiative aimed at reducing reoffending. HMP Addiewell, which is managed by Sodexo Justice, introduced the initial consignment of devices on 1 September following a partnership with educational technology company Coracle. The move marks the first time Coracle’s technology has been deployed within the Scottish prison system, providing inmates with access to offline educational materials. Research indicates that the investment in digital education can yield significant societal savings, with reports showing every £1 spent generating £16 in return through increased post-custody employment and reductions in prison violence and self-harm.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
September 30, 2026 at 9:56 AM
West Lothian prison becomes first to launch digital learning scheme for inmates
Prisoners at a West Lothian facility have become the first in Scotland to receive secure educational laptops as part of a new digital learning initiative aimed at reducing reoffending....
Prisoners at a West Lothian facility have become the first in Scotland to receive secure educational laptops as part of a new digital learning initiative aimed at reducing reoffending....
Catherine Atkinson calls for a debate on prison education, training and work to prevent reoffending and keep communities safer.
Catherine Atkinson (Labour, Derby North)
House of Commons, 10 September 2026
#DerbyNorth #UK #ParliamentConnect #PrisonEducation #WorkInPrisons #Reoffending
Catherine Atkinson (Labour, Derby North)
House of Commons, 10 September 2026
#DerbyNorth #UK #ParliamentConnect #PrisonEducation #WorkInPrisons #Reoffending
September 30, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Catherine Atkinson calls for a debate on prison education, training and work to prevent reoffending and keep communities safer.
Catherine Atkinson (Labour, Derby North)
House of Commons, 10 September 2026
#DerbyNorth #UK #ParliamentConnect #PrisonEducation #WorkInPrisons #Reoffending
Catherine Atkinson (Labour, Derby North)
House of Commons, 10 September 2026
#DerbyNorth #UK #ParliamentConnect #PrisonEducation #WorkInPrisons #Reoffending
It needs to end, inmates should have a pension fund waiting for them after they finish doing their time in exchange for their labor. It is not only humane but gives them something to hold them over till they can find a normal day job preventing them from reoffending.
September 30, 2026 at 2:04 AM
It needs to end, inmates should have a pension fund waiting for them after they finish doing their time in exchange for their labor. It is not only humane but gives them something to hold them over till they can find a normal day job preventing them from reoffending.
Now there's a headline that invites further reading.
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
Cyclists chase refunds as cannabis bunker owner starts parole at Cowboy Paradise
A 70-year-old man who ran an underground cannabis operation in a concrete bunker at a West Coast tourism operation has been found to have an extremely low risk of reoffending, by the parole board.
www.thepress.co.nz
September 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Now there's a headline that invites further reading.
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
There's a whole lot to say about the SO registry and giving people chances for rehabilitation and how that can hinder people's chances.
There's nothing that says writing an essay stops a rapist from reoffending.
There's nothing that says writing an essay stops a rapist from reoffending.
September 29, 2026 at 8:08 PM
There's a whole lot to say about the SO registry and giving people chances for rehabilitation and how that can hinder people's chances.
There's nothing that says writing an essay stops a rapist from reoffending.
There's nothing that says writing an essay stops a rapist from reoffending.
Detaining children makes reoffending more likely. France's justice ministry find so in its own research of June 2026 🇫🇷
A state that keeps a policy it knows fails is telling you how it treats human rights in general. Detention conditions show it first ⚡️
A state that keeps a policy it knows fails is telling you how it treats human rights in general. Detention conditions show it first ⚡️
September 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Detaining children makes reoffending more likely. France's justice ministry find so in its own research of June 2026 🇫🇷
A state that keeps a policy it knows fails is telling you how it treats human rights in general. Detention conditions show it first ⚡️
A state that keeps a policy it knows fails is telling you how it treats human rights in general. Detention conditions show it first ⚡️
And 60 days is such a deterrent to reoffending.
September 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM
And 60 days is such a deterrent to reoffending.
A 70-year-old man who ran an underground cannabis operation in a concrete bunker at a West Coast tourism operation has been found to have an extremely low risk of reoffending, by the parole board.
Cyclists chase refunds as cannabis bunker owner starts parole at Cowboy Paradise
A 70-year-old man who ran an underground cannabis operation in a concrete bunker at a West Coast tourism operation has been found to have an extremely low risk of reoffending, by the parole board.
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September 29, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A 70-year-old man who ran an underground cannabis operation in a concrete bunker at a West Coast tourism operation has been found to have an extremely low risk of reoffending, by the parole board.
im saying i got confused and thought this was the article that i had linked.
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Do Harsher Punishments Reduce Crime? Deterrence and Recidivism
Learn whether harsher punishments reduce crime, from what actually deters offending to how long sentences shape reoffending and life after release.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
im saying i got confused and thought this was the article that i had linked.
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He'll still be a sick individual when he comes out with a high chance of reoffending.
September 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
He'll still be a sick individual when he comes out with a high chance of reoffending.
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time” - Do you think this is a good idea?
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/problem...
#freelegaladvice
“Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time” - Do you think this is a good idea?
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/problem...
#freelegaladvice
Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time
Intensive supervision courts designed to cut reoffending by focusing on addictions that drive criminal behaviour.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
September 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi
“Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time” - Do you think this is a good idea?
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/problem...
#freelegaladvice
“Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time” - Do you think this is a good idea?
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/problem...
#freelegaladvice
That. And also at substantial risk of reoffending while on bail. He was, after all, already on bail pending trial for five charges, including using threatening or abusive words or behaviour to cause distress, trespass, and using racially abusive words or behaviour to cause harassment or distress.
September 29, 2026 at 8:15 AM
That. And also at substantial risk of reoffending while on bail. He was, after all, already on bail pending trial for five charges, including using threatening or abusive words or behaviour to cause distress, trespass, and using racially abusive words or behaviour to cause harassment or distress.