Ministers urged to scrap plans to name and shame people on community sentences
23/10/2025
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Every year, we support thousands of people across England and Wales affected by the criminal justice system to make a fresh start.
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We're calling on ministers to scrap proposals to name and shame people delivering Community Payback schemes.
Not only would it do little to reduce reoffending, it would also greatly worsen the stigma faced by the families of people in the criminal justice system. In particular, it would have the potential to expose children to potential bullying, emotional and psychological harm, and even threats of violence or vigilantism.
Our work supports people to make a fresh start
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The Prisoners’ Families Helpline can support you if you have a family member who is in contact with the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Our team is made up of highly trained, skilled staff and volunteers with professional and personal experience of the criminal justice system.
The Helpline website is a valuable source of up-to-date information. You can access videos about prison life and our Safer Custody portal if you have concerns about your loved one's welfare.
Our work keeps families together, creates safer prisons and reduces reoffending.
