I am delighted to report that an independent evaluation of the impact of the Fund, specifically the grants made to prison leavers, has confirmed the positive impact that these grants have. Of the probation officers and other practitioners researched, 71% say the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund’s grants reduce the likelihood of reoffending, 67% say the grants increase the chances of employment and 67% say the Fund’s grants enable access to education and training.
Our thanks to Bean Research who undertook the research and to all the probation officers and other practitioners who were interviewed or responded to the survey.
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