NO
Debra Clothier, national policy development manager, Nacro
Identifying offenders in this way will stigmatise and label them as criminals within their own communities, which makes it harder to change their behaviour. It also puts them at risk of attack.
Humiliation invariably breeds resentment, which seriously damages the prospects of rehabilitation.
Nacro works with some of the most marginalised people in society and we know that they change through positive engagement and learning to take responsibility for their actions. In order to reinforce respect, the government must continue to develop initiatives and opportunities for young people to contribute positively to society.
YES
Dee Warner, co-founder, Mothers Against Murder and Aggression
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