Archives for January 11th, 2005

IMPACT OF CORRECTIONS ON RE-OFFENDING: A REVIEW OF WHAT WORKS

Abstracts, PublicNet: 11 January, 2005

The report was commissioned by the Home Office to review and update knowledge of ‘what works’ in corrections to reduce re-offending. It identifies factors associated with offending, including problems with education, employment, accommodation, drugs and alcohol, mental health and social networks. It notes that some believe criminal history is a proxy for social and behavioural problems. The evidence suggests that offenders often have multiple problems, many of which contribute directly towards their offending. Consequently, it is now widely accepted that a multi-modal approach addressing multiple needs is likely to be the most effective way of reducing re-offending. The findings from a limited number of reconviction outcome studies of cognitive-behavioural programmes, including the sex offender treatment programme, in the UK Prison Service and National Probation Service, have shown some effectiveness with some offenders, but not all.The report is available at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs04/hors291.pdf

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COUNCILS TO PLAY LEADING ROLE IN PROMOTING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

Headlines, PublicNet: 11 January, 2005

Promoting healthier communities and narrowing health inequalities is a priority shared between central and local government, but the profile of local councils is set to rise. The comprehensive performance assessment from 2005 will measure how well they are doing in this area. Local area agreements will also be piloted in 2005/06.covering health issues between central and local government and its partners.The Shared Priority Project, sponsored by the Local Government Association and the Department of Health, brings together 12 lead authorities with the aim of generating learning that will enable all councils to work with their primary care trusts and regional partners to promote healthier communities and reduce health inequalities.

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YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER

Headlines, PublicNet: 11 January, 2005

Home Secretary Charles Clarke and Chancellor Gordon Brown today launched the ‘year of the volunteer’. The aim is to increase opportunities for volunteering and to encourage more people, especially youngsters, to devote more time to their communities. It will also help people learn and care about the wider society and democracy of which they are a part. Community Service Volunteers and Volunteering England have each been awarded around one million pounds by the Home Office to run the scheme.Each month of 2005 will be ‘themed’ with a focus on a particular area – for example January is centred on the health sector, February on young people and March on older people.

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