Download the Submission to the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Register) Bill (PDF, 545KB)
The Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit has consulted with The Salvation Army Reintegration Service for the purposes of this submission.
The Salvation Army Reintegration Service is contracted to work with men and women who have a high risk of re-offending and limited or no other support. Clients must have served at least two years in prison. Most have serious criminal convictions of a sexual nature.
The service is contracted to support up to 500 released prisoners a year, with some receiving six months of support, including a flat to live in for 13 weeks, and support for a further 13 weeks in their own accommodation.
The focus of the Reintegration Service is helping clients normalise and find their place within the community and helping clients keep to the safety plans drawn up to help them avoid reoffending.