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<p>Although associated with offending in some individuals, gambling is not a risk
factor that has been frequently identified in the prison or probation population in
England and Wales. Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) does not hold
official estimates of numbers of prisoners serving sentences in connection with gambling-related
harm.</p><p> </p><p>HMPPS commissions providers to deliver a broad range of high quality,
accredited, interventions to address the particular risks and needs of offenders.
All prisoners irrespective of their sentence length are screened on entering prison
for issues including debt and offered a package of support in prisons and on release
to address their offending based on individual circumstances. Support available to
problem gamblers includes debt advice but could also include referral to specialist
organisations such as Gamblers Anonymous or Gamcare, as well as services provided
through the chaplaincy and the Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) such as
money management courses.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, all prisoners are seen by healthcare
services on reception and can be referred to mental health and addiction services
to help address problem gambling.</p>
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