Key lessons from the RESET programme: Recommendations for the resettlement of young offenders

Hazel, N; Liddle, M; Gordon, F

Abstract

Reoffending rates for young offenders released from custody are high. Of approximately 6000 young people sentenced to custody each year, between 70% and 90% will reoffend within 12 months. Effective resettlement is vital to achieving better outcomes. RESET was a major experimental project led by Catch 22 and funded by European Equal, designed to improve outcomes.

This executive briefing summarises the findings from the evaluation of RESET by CSR-Salford and ARCS UK. It explores lessons for mainstream resettlement support, making key recommendations about: coordinating resources and staff, making local partnerships, preparing young people for release, and communication and information flow between custody and community. It concludes that successful resettlement crucially requires: (1) widespread partnership coordination to address offenders' multiple needs; and (2) effective cooperation between custodial institutions and community agencies to ensure preparedness for release.

Citation

Hazel, N., Liddle, M., & Gordon, F. (2010). Key lessons from the RESET programme: Recommendations for the resettlement of young offenders. London

• Other Type: Other
• Publication Date: Oct 21, 2010
• Deposit Date: Oct 22, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: young offenders; youth; resettlement; thrucare; after care; custdody; imprisonment; youth justice; release; RESET
• Related Public URLs: http://www.catch-22.org.uk
• Additional Information: References : Hazel N, Liddle M and Gordon F (2010) Key lessons from the RESET Programme: Recommendations for the resettlement of young offenders London: Catch 22