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Prisoners: Rehabilitation

Asked by Michelle ScroghamLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 16 December 2025UIN 906948

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve prisoner rehabilitation.

Answered by Jake Richards

We provide a range of rehabilitative interventions for prisoners, including education, employment and substance misuse support.

In 93 prisons, we have established dedicated in-prison roles to strengthen educational opportunities and prepare prisoners for work on release.

We have Incentivised Substance Free Living units in 85 prisons, supporting engagement with treatment in custody.

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