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Evidence on outcomes for women in the criminal justice system

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In 2018, the Ministry of Justice outlined its aim to deliver better custody for women in the Female Offender Strategy by adopting a holistic gender-informed approach that better met their specific needs. This focused on maintaining family ties, improving safety, becoming trauma-informed, and improving health services and rehabilitative support.

However, Boards’ findings do not indicate overall improved outcomes for women in prison.