When, why and how can Community Orders and Suspended Sentence Orders be most effective at reducing reoffending?
Background
The objective for MoJ is to develop a sustainable and effective prison and probation service that protects the public, delivers interventions that break the cycle of reoffending and rebuilds confidence in the criminal justice system. We want to divert adults, children and young people away from crime. Our evidence interests span a range of areas through all stages of the justice system, with a particular focus on improving holistic systems-wide understanding of what works to improve outcomes.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Plymouth Community Justice Court: A Case Study of Problem Solving Interventions, Reducing Re-offending and Public Confidence
The criminal justice system has over many years introduced a range of initiatives designed to reduce crime and support offenders in their efforts to desist from crime. One recent initiative, originating in the U.S.A and ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Plymouth
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on the effectiveness of Community Justice Court in reducing reoffending and rebuilding public confidence, aligning with the question's objectives.
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Make Time Count Today - Reducing criminal reoffending on probation through data analytics, predictive behaviour recognition and optimised interventions
**Problem Addressed** Crime costs UK economy over £58bn pa, with 1.2mn people convicted annually. Of these, 87% have previous convictions, 60% of released prisoners and 30% on probation reoffend within 12 months. ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: MAKE TIME COUNT TODAY LTD
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the effectiveness of reducing reoffending through data analytics and predictive behavior recognition, aligning with the question's objectives.
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Understanding Offender Rehabilitation and Supervision
Offender rehabilitation in England and Wales is in crisis. 57% of adults released from short custodial sentences re-offend within just 1 year of their release. Lack of rehabilitation is a key driver of record-high prison...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Strathclyde
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on offender rehabilitation and supervision, addressing the effectiveness of Community Orders and Suspended Sentence Orders in reducing reoffending through causal analysis and policy evaluation.