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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must support individuals before and after release from prison. This includes planning for housing, benefits, health care, and community support to reduce reoffending and help reintegration.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Criminal justice
Housing
Community services
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Scottish Prison Service
Parole Board for Scotland
NHS Scotland
Social Work Scotland
Standards and frameworks
1