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Initiative to reduce number of women in prisons expected to launch next week

The UK government is set to launch an initiative aimed at reducing the number of women in prison, with plans to be announced next week. This initiative includes expanding community-based sentencing options for women, focusing on rehabilitation rather than incarceration. The move comes in response to concerns about the disproportionate impact of prison on women, many of whom are primary caregivers, and the high rates of mental health issues, substance abuse, and histories of abuse among female inmates. The government's strategy involves diverting low-level offenders from prison to community services that offer support for housing, mental health, and substance abuse, aiming to lower reoffending rates and improve outcomes for women and their families. This approach is part of a broader effort to reform the criminal justice system, making it more rehabilitative and less punitive.

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