Issue

Reducing reoffending

2 stories · discussed at 2 council meetings · 2 councils

Barking and Dagenham and Kingston upon Thames councils are making reducing reoffending a priority in their new community safety strategies.

Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy for 2026-2030 in September 2026, which includes reducing reoffending as one of nine priority areas. This comprehensive plan aims to tackle crime and enhance safety across the borough, as presented at a Full Council meeting.

Kingston upon Thames Council's People Committee approved its Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (2025-30) in June 2026. This strategy introduced reducing reoffending, which focuses on measures to decrease the likelihood of individuals committing further crimes, as a new priority for the upcoming year.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council adopted its Community Safety Partnership Strategy (2026-2030) on 23 September 2026. Source
  2. Reducing reoffending is one of nine priority areas in Barking and Dagenham's Community Safety Partnership Strategy. Source
  3. Kingston upon Thames Council's People Committee approved the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (2025-30) on 23 June 2026. Source
  4. Reducing Reoffending was introduced as a new priority for Kingston upon Thames' Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. Source
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