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International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, Vol. 50, No. 6,
691-710 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0306624X06287193
Rehabilitation and Resettlement
A Study of Prolific Offender Case Management in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Andrew Millie
Loughborough University, UK
Rosie Erol
Jill Dando Institute University College London, UK
In 2004, the U.K. Home Office launched the Prolific and other Priority Offenders strategy in England and Wales. This includes a rehabilitative programme with the most prolific offenders case managed throughout their involvement in the criminal justice system. The strategy is a coordinated response by local partnerships, with the aim to reduce reoffending and overall crime rates. This article is based on a review of work in Birmingham to integrate the requirements of the new strategy into existing structures and offender management programmes. Although many of the management structures and referral processes needed for the new strategy were already well developed, there were concerns over communication and clarity of roles. Consistent identification of prolific offenders across all police areas was required. Once targeted, offenders needed equality of access to services. A clear exit strategy was also needed with clear rehabilitation and resettlement criteria for offenders leaving the Prolific and other Priority Offenders strategy.
Key Words: prolific and other priority offenders • rehabilitation • resettlement • partnership • case management
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