Overview

• Shabana Mahmood declares that prison is ineffective for women, leading to higher rates of reoffending.
• The new Women's Justice Board will focus on reducing the number of women in prison and ultimately closing women's prisons.
• The strategy includes early intervention, community support alternatives, and addressing self-harm among young female inmates.
• Statistics show that two-thirds of incarcerated women are non-violent offenders, and over half are victims of domestic abuse.
• The initiative is part of broader efforts to address the overcrowding crisis in England and Wales' prison system.