Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99065

Prisons: Education

Tabled: 10 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025

Question

Ben Goldsborough

LabourSouth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of a) being a peer mentor, or b) having a peer mentor, on reoffending rates.

Answer

Jake Richards
Reducing reoffending is a top priority for this Government. Our approach is led by evidence on what works to support offenders in turning away from crime, focusing on addressing the underlying needs linked to offending behaviour, including housing, employ...

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