Thursday, November 04, 2004

NEW REPORT EXPOSES HARSH REALITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES IN PRISON / Prison Reform Trust, 4 Nov 2004

Prison Reform Trust: News:
Young Offenders
"Government criticised for condemning young people to a life of crime -
A major new report published today criticises the government for neglecting young people in custody highlighting that inadequate rehabilitation services and the frequent movement of young adults around the prison estate is leading to nearly three quarters (71%) being reconvicted within two years of release. The report says that the Government?s failure to act is in danger of condemning these young people to a ?life of crime?."