Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 49866
Young Offenders: Reoffenders
Tabled: 1 May 2025
Answered: 9 May 2025
Question
Alex Easton
Independent — North Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of tackling (a) trauma, (b) addiction and (c) mental health in reducing the rate of re-offending among young people; and whether she has had discussions with (i)
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinThe Ministry of Justice recognises that addressing trauma, substance misuse and mental health challenges among young people is key to reducing re-offending rates – and that early intervention and prevention is an important part of this. In England and Wal...
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