About this episode

The episode discusses the Salvation Army's report on the high reoffending rates of ex-prisoners in New Zealand and the need for better reintegration services.

A new Salvation Army report is putting a spotlight on why an alarming number of ex-prisoners go on to reoffend. In New Zealand, more than 43% of people released from prison end up back there within two years. Almost two-thirds reoffend. The Salvos reckon more focus is needed on ‘reintegration’ services, to make sure people return to the community with stability, support, and resources. Today on The Front Page, The Salvation Army’s social policy mission officer, Ian Hutson, is with us to discuss why our current system is failing to build the "home base" that so many people need - to break the cycle of re-imprisonment for good. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Chelsea Daniels

Guest: Ian Hutson

Topics covered

• housing
• reoffending
• reintegration services
• ex-prisoners
• social policy

Keywords

• reoffending
• ex-prisoners
• Salvation Army
• housing crisis
• reintegration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Salvation Army, NZ Herald

Places: New Zealand

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