Rehab Centres for Released Prisoners to Limit Reoffending

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling is implementing reforms to reduce reoffending by providing extended supervision and creating resettlement prisons. The focus is on offenders serving less than a year, with over 58% reoffending within a year. Greg Carroll shares his struggles with short sentences and lack of support. New plans involve private firms bidding for rehabilitation contracts, paid only on results. Critics question the cost and effectiveness, suggesting community sentences as better alternatives. Grayling faces the challenge of proving these reforms will succeed.

What is the main goal of the new rehabilitation reforms introduced by Chris Grayling?

• To provide extended supervision for released prisoners

• To increase the number of prisons

• To reduce the number of prison staff

• To increase the length of prison sentences

What percentage of offenders released after serving less than a year reoffend within a year?

• 50%

• 58%

• 70%

• 65%

What challenge did Greg Carroll face after being released from prison?

• Accessing education

• Sticking to probation orders

• Finding a job

• Finding housing

How will private and voluntary firms be incentivized under the new rehabilitation plans?

• They will receive government funding upfront

• They will be paid based on achieving results

• They will receive tax breaks

• They will be given more contracts

What alternative to short-term prison sentences is suggested as potentially more effective?

• House arrest

• Longer prison sentences

• Community sentences

• Increased fines