Wirral company campaigns for more support for neurodiverse offenders to cut crime rates
Birkenhead News
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. He proposes a system-wide approach involving cost-effective screening and tailored pathways in prison that provide essential skills like IT literacy and education to prevent reoffending. By addressing the high prevalence of neurodiversity within the criminal justice system, these interventions aim to capitalize on individual strengths while significantly cutting long-term social and economic costs.
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