An article examined research conducted with very high-risk victims of domestic violence, to determine their levels of 'revictimization' one year after being referred to a multi-agency risk assessment conference. Taking a holistic multi-agency approach to domestic violence could reduce recidivism.
Source: Amanda Robinson and Jasmin Tregidga, 'The perceptions of high-risk victims of domestic violence to a coordinated community response in Cardiff, Wales', Violence Against Women, Volume 13 Number 11
Links: Abstract
Date: 2007-Oct
The government responded to a report by a committee of MPs on the prison system in Wales.
Source: Welsh Prisoners in the Prison Estate: Government Response to the Welsh Affairs Committee Report, Cm 7195, Ministry of Justice, TSO (0870 600 5522)
Links: Response | MPs report
Date: 2007-Aug
A report by a committee of MPs said that more prisons should be built in Wales to combat overcrowding, and to enable prisoners to be held closer to home.
Source: Welsh Prisoners in the Prison Estate, Third Report (Session 2006-07), HC 74, House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee, TSO (0870 600 5522)
Links: Report | Nacro press release | BBC report
Date: 2007-Jun
