The need to tackle habitual relapsing into crime is clear: 84 per cent of 14 to 17-year-olds are reconvicted within two years, according to Home Office statistics (2000-01). Young offenders are apparently slipping back into criminal ways despite the best efforts of youth offending teams, young offender institutions and other bodies.
But an initiative launched last month called PRISE - or Planned Resettlement into Sustainable Employment - could be something of a landmark in resettlement schemes. It claims to be breaking new ground through its involvement of agencies from the statutory and voluntary sectors.
Young people's charity RPS Rainer, which provides care, support and opportunities to 10 to 25-year-olds, is leading a 27-strong partnership. This involves the Prison Service and Youth Justice Board, but also Connexions and youth-related voluntary organisations such as The Prince's Trust.
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