The Probation Institute is very disappointed to read this report from NAO on limited progress with implementation of the MOJ Female Offender Strategy first published in 2018.

"The strategy sets out our vision that custody should be a last resort, reserved for the most serious offences. It makes clear that, where appropriate, women should be given the support they need to address their offending behaviour in community settings, and that early intervention is essential to reduce the number of women entering the justice system." MOJ 2018

We hope that, as on some previous occasions, the NAO report will help to refocus on the implementation programme as a priority.

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