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11 Aug 2017 | By nacro We cannot afford to delay urgent action to tackle rising youth custody levels, says Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas

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10 Aug 2017 | By nacro Jacob Tas on BBC Two Victoria Derbyshire Programme discussing how family ties help to cut reoffending

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10 Aug 2017 | By nacro Nacro response to Lord Farmer review

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28 Jul 2017 | By nacro ‘Urgent focus on prevention and rehabilitation is needed to transform our justice system’, says Nacro Director of Policy, Helen Berresford

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19 Jul 2017 | By nacro Jacob Tas on BBC news discussing safety of young people in custody

Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas, took part in a live BBC news interview to discuss concerns about the youth custodial estate.

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14 Jul 2017 | By nacro Greater focus upon resettlement needed to address rising youth custody levels, says Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas

There must be a relentless focus upon putting resettlement at the heart of a custodial sentence, so that young people can take the important steps they need to move on from crime, identify and achieve their goals, and flourish in our communities.

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12 May 2017 | By nacro Jacob Tas on BBC Radio 5 Live

On Monday 8 May, Jacob Tas took part in a live BBC Radio 5 Live interview, as part of a piece discussing reoffending rates. Jacob provided a national and expert view regarding why reoffending rates have changed very little in recent years and discussed solutions required to help reduce reoffending. You can listen to the…

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03 May 2017 | By nacro Nacro statement in response to Court of Appeal ruling on government DBS filtering regime appeal

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22 Mar 2017 | By nacro Nacro comment on ‘supersize’ prisons plans

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08 Mar 2017 | By nacro Nacro response to the 2017 Budget

In response to the 2017 Budget, Nacro Chief Executive, Jacob Tas, said: “We welcome the Budget plans to invest £500 million a year in developing vocational and technical education, enabling 16 to 19-year-olds to access improved training opportunities and routes into employment. “It is absolutely right that the government recognises the important role that vocational…

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