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<p>We are investing more than £20m in supporting prison leavers at risk of homelessness
into temporary accommodation. Individuals released from prison will be provided up
to 12 weeks of temporary accommodation and will be supported to secure long-term settled
accommodation before the end of that 12-week period. Initially launching in five probation
regions, the service will support around 3,000 offenders in its first year and will
be commencing this Summer. It will be in operation during the financial year 2021-22,
with a view to scaling up and rolling out nationally.</p><p>The service will take
account of the needs of women, including those with complex needs, and accommodation
provision will be dedicated to single gender usage as required. Community Probation
Practitioners, working together with local partners, will be responsible for ensuring
that vulnerable female prison leavers receive appropriate support and are provided
with housing beyond the 12 weeks’ emergency accommodation.</p><p>Commissioned Rehabilitation
Services are due to start delivery on 26 June 2021 which includes services to assist
in accommodation; employment training and education; financial benefit and debt and
personal well-being.</p><p>These provide a holistic service for all women leaving
prison by providers based in the community in to which they are released. The accommodation
service and mentoring service both start pre-release. The mentoring service aims to
support those who lack social support in making the transition from prison to community
and to assist in building social networks.</p>
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