reducing reoffending

Offending behaviour programmes and interventions

[HMPPS (2020)]

Guidance on effective offending behaviour programmes and interventions to reduce reoffending. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: reducing reoffending

Rehabilitation and preparation for release

[Good Book of Prisons (2019)]

Findings – from interviews with over 2000 staff, prisoners and managers from across the custodial estate – in relation to reducing reoffending and preparation for release, in prisons. [From the Butler Trust’s Good Book of Prisons].

Keywords: rehabilitation, reducing reoffending, resettlement

Academic Insights: Reconciling ‘desistance’ and ‘what works’

[HMI Probation (2019)]

Clarifying definitions of ‘desistance’ and ‘what works’, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, points of divergence and areas of agreement. [From HMI Probation’s Academic Insights].

Keywords: reducing reoffending

What works in reducing reoffending in young adults?

[HMPPS (2015)]

Report examining ‘what works’ in reducing reoffending by young adult offenders (between 18 and 25 years), based on a review of ten studies. Identifies particular areas of higher impact approaches.

Keywords: reducing reoffending