Housing released prisoners is a major issue, says HMP Norwich governor
The governor of HMP Norwich, Declan Moore, has highlighted the 'dire' issue of releasing prisoners into homelessness. Despite recent facility expansions, a significant number of inmates leave the prison each month without secure housing, which is identified as a major barrier to rehabilitation.
Why it matters
The lack of post-release housing is a systemic issue that directly contributes to recidivism rates and places additional strain on social services and public safety.
Image source, Shaun Whitmore/BBC Image caption, Declan Moore says HMP Norwich has never been "totally full" in his eight years of being governor
The article presents the governor's concerns alongside factual data from the Independent Monitoring Board without taking a political stance.
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