Petition

Petition: "We strongly believe:

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For most women who offend, prison does not work; it is inappropriate, unnecessary, and damaging.
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Women offenders and those at risk of offending need local community-based provision based on women's centre models such as the Asha Centre and the Calderdale Women's Centre, which are close to families and networked into local services.
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To reduce crime and improve women's lives it is crucial to address women's complex needs, including poverty and debt, mental health problems, abuse and domestic violence, addictions, and housing.
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A national cross-departmental properly resourced body must be set up with power to develop and enforce policy on women offenders and those at risk of offending and to commission services.

These measures will reduce crime and benefit women, their families, and the wider society.

The Review report must not be left on the shelf. It must be a catalyst for action on the points above.

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