Young British Muslim Ex-Offenders and Resettlement Needs now published

Young British Muslim Ex-Offenders and Resettlement Needs is a detailed report which has involved in-depth research and a series of interviews and aims to increase knowledge and raise awareness of the difficulties faced by ex-offenders during their resettlement periods.

It looks at the pathways to re-offending and scopes current service provision, identifying barriers to effective engagement and offers recommendations that should inform policy and practice. The role of the British Muslim community in contributing to the rehabilitation of Muslim ex-offenders is also highlighted within this research. This report will be essential reading for anyone currently working with young ex-offenders from Muslim communities or looking to work with ex-offenders, as well as for researchers and policy makers working in this area.

Download a summary of the report or support our work by purchasing a copy here:http://www.myh.org.uk/information

'Muslim offenders less likely to accept help after release'

Mar 21 2011 By Jessica Thompson
Feltham Young Offenders Institute

FELTHAM Young Offenders Institution has reacted to a report from a youth charity which claims young British Muslim ex-offenders are more likely to re-offend.

The Muslim Youth Helpline released a statement on Monday (March 21) saying 48 per cent of young Muslim ex-offenders will not contact services to support them upon leaving prison, making them more likely to re-offend.

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