NACRO responds to emergency measures to ease overcrowding in prisons

Nacro is a social justice charity. Established in 1966 from the previous National Association of Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Societies, it became the largest criminal justice-related charity in England.

Nacro responds to the Government announcement to ease overcrowding in prisons these including releasing people after 40% of their sentence is complete, rather than the current 50%.

Campbell Robb, Nacro Chief Executive, said: “Unprecedented times require a meaningful response.

“Nacro welcomes the urgent action that the Government is taking to address the prison crisis. It is vital that anyone leaving prison, either early or on their release date, is given the support they need to give them the best chance at a second chance, we know this is the best way to reduce reoffending. Nacro will work with the Government to ensure people get the support they need from us on release.

“At Nacro every day across our services we see the impact of the overcrowded, inhumane conditions in prisons. Whilst it is critical to tackle this immediate crisis the Government must also address how we got here in the first place.

“We are sending too many people to prison for too long and not rehabilitating them enough while they are in there. We need an effective and sustainable justice system, which puts victims at the heart, and better serves us all.”