Research Paper for Legal Aid NSW: Increasing Supports for Vulnerable People Leaving Custody Who Are at Risk of Reoffending
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This report, prepared for Legal Aid NSW, examines strategies to support vulnerable people leaving custody who are at risk of reoffending. It analyses throughcare programs across Australia and internationally, including in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Norway, to identify ...
See moreThis report, prepared for Legal Aid NSW, examines strategies to support vulnerable people leaving custody who are at risk of reoffending. It analyses throughcare programs across Australia and internationally, including in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Norway, to identify best practices for reducing recidivism. The research highlights barriers to reintegration such as housing insecurity, unemployment, and inadequate post-release support, and emphasises the effectiveness of holistic, individualised throughcare models. Recommendations include improved coordination of support services, better program evaluation, and increased access to stable housing and community-based rehabilitation to break cycles of disadvantage and reduce repeat offending in NSW.
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See moreThis report, prepared for Legal Aid NSW, examines strategies to support vulnerable people leaving custody who are at risk of reoffending. It analyses throughcare programs across Australia and internationally, including in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Norway, to identify best practices for reducing recidivism. The research highlights barriers to reintegration such as housing insecurity, unemployment, and inadequate post-release support, and emphasises the effectiveness of holistic, individualised throughcare models. Recommendations include improved coordination of support services, better program evaluation, and increased access to stable housing and community-based rehabilitation to break cycles of disadvantage and reduce repeat offending in NSW.
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2025Source title
Sydney Policy Reform ProjectPublisher
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