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Early release prisoners are facing homelessness due to expiring probation housing, exposing a critical flaw in England’s plan to end rough sleeping.
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Early release prisoners facing street homelessness, probation staff warn
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Charities say situation exposes ‘fatal flaw’ in Andy Burnham’s plan to end rough sleeping in England by ChristmasIn just four days James is facing the prospect of sleeping on the street. He was released from prison in August and given temporary probation accommodation in Somerset, but that is about to expire and he has nowhere to go.“It is scary,” the 37-year-old said. “I am not asking for special treatment. But literally nowhere wants to help – I have contacted MPs, solicitors, probation and the council. I am quite tempted to just get myself recalled to prison because it is November. It is cold.” Continue reading...
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