Former Edge Hill Student campaigns to support neurodiverse offenders to cut crime rates

Former Edge Hill student Roger Broadbent argues that implementing targeted support measures for neurodiverse offenders could reduce UK crime rates by 10% and save the economy £17 billion annually. With neurodivergent individuals comprising a disproportionate share of the prison population, he advocates for cost-effective screening and customized pathways to help these prisoners acquire essential skills like IT literacy and financial management upon release. This approach aims to break the cycle of reoffending by capitalizing on individual strengths while addressing specific learning needs within the justice system.

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