Reoffending rates higher after short jail terms, study finds – The Guardian

Posted May 10th, 2011 in community service, news, recidivists, rehabilitation, sentencing by sally

“Offenders given community penalties have significantly lower reoffending rates than similar offenders who have served short prison sentences, according to Ministry of Justice research.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk