In 1998, the Labour Government created a commission to look at ‘social justice’.
The 1998 Commission on Social Justice came up with four principles of social justice, the commission created a mission statement that stated:
We believe our four principles of social justice, based on a basic belief in the [...]
Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill
Lord Dholakia’s, Private Members’ Bill has now had its third reading in the House of Lords. Final Bill ([18/07/2011] submitted to the House of Commons awaiting for its consideration. You can read the full Bill here – Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill (HL [...]
Do you have a Son or Daughter in prison?
DO YOU HAVE A PARENT OR PARTNER IN PRISON OR OUT ON TAG ?
ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER SOMEONE WHO HAS A PARENT OR PARTNER IN PRISON ?
The BBC is making a ground-breaking new series about families who have a loved one caught up in the [...]
A Letter from HMP Armley
Yesterday, I was passed a letter from a man in Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Armley in Leeds. I was simply shocked by the manner of his incarceration by Leeds Magistrates court. Below is the actual description from Jamie, as to why he was imprisoned at massive costs to the public expense. And worse a young man’s inclusion into the British penal system.
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An example of care & rehabilitation.
Reading this article ‘Breaking the Cycle’ I am firstly moved by the reporting of ‘kids’ in custody, and the way the institution is referred to as a school. This is a great example of the way young offenders in custody should be rehabilitated and treated.
The emphasis on education to rehabilitate is [...]
ex-offender.co.uk supports ‘Sarah’s Law’
‘Sarah’s Law’ scheme covers all England and Wales
ex-offender.co.uk is a site that supports and aims to inform the public about the rehabilitation of offenders. However, some have wondered what type of offenders and ex-offenders this site is trying to support!
The news that the Metropolitan Police Force is now implementing [...]
London To Divert Mentally Ill From Prison
LONDON — The first step toward establishing a national service to divert the mentally ill from prison is due to be announced by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and Justice Secretary Ken Clarke.
The two cabinet ministers will announce they have found $8 million to put into 100 “diversion sites” across England and [...]
65 million Americans with criminal records can’t find work. That’s according to The national employment Law center.
Should someone’s criminal history keep them from being employed? Being free from jail can be a relief. But when it’s time to go back to society those with a record are given an extra sentence.
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The battle to prevent re-offending [Jersey News/TV]
The text below is from a TV broadcast from Jersey News/TV concerning the need to do more to prevent re-offending. interesting comments from offenders and victims. You can watch the full feature at the Jersey News online website and broadcast – Click Here: Channel Online: Jersey News – The battle to prevent [...]
Breaking the Cycle of Drug Use Among Juvenile Offenders
Many attempts have sought to document, understand, and intervene in what is often called the juvenile drug-crime cycle. Although these attempts have usually promised much, their results are often unknown or not documented with methodologically rigorous scientific research. Breaking the Cycle of Drug Use Among Juvenile Offenders, a literature-review-based report, summarizes existing knowledge [...]
Offender = Commodity
Introducing a new project at ex-offender.co.uk. It is my belief that offenders and ex-offenders have become commodities to a third and private sector hungry for funding.
The recent noises coming from the Ministry of Justice that service providers will be paid for results, including the changes to the administration of [...]


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