Non-custodial sentences are certainly something to look at, more support in the community rather than within prisons is something we have to look at. There will of course still be women who need to be in prison, serious offenders, but I think there is scope to look at that number and I think that number could come down.

As employees, we are all given specific duties and carrying out these duties provides us with a great sense of responsibility.

Where ex-offenders are genuinely trying to turn a corner and live free from crime, it is vital we do all we can to support them.

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