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Rehabilitation of offenders
A key element of sentencing is the rehabilitation of
offenders to reduce reoffending and contribute to safer
communities.
Employment is an important aspect of resettlement -
it can halve the risk of re-offending - yet a criminal
record can be a real barrier.
Effective arrangements must be in place to ensure
that, where it is safe to do so, individuals can put
their past behind them.
Key documents
The
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Cautions,
Reprimands and Final Warnings: A Consultation Paper
(html version)
The Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act 1974 and Cautions, Reprimands and Final
Warnings: A Consultation Paper (File Size 172 Kb)
Making
the right choice: helping offenders quit crime, the
story so far (File Size 373 Kb)
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