Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 15949

Reoffenders: Rehabilitation

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes in reducing reoffending rates.

Answer

Jake Richards

Our approach is guided by evidence on what works to reduce reoffending, and we work with partners across government to support offenders in custody and the community to build skills, secure a job and stable housing, access treatment for drug and alcohol u...

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