Northumbria to host new court offering women alternatives to prison
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Northumbria to host new court offering women alternatives to prison

3 Jul 2026 · Originally published 2 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: North East to host court to provide women with 'alternative to prison'
The Northumbria police area has been selected to host an Intensive Supervision Court designed to address the underlying issues that drive women into criminal behaviour. By providing community-based support and regular judicial monitoring, the initiative aims to break the cycle of re-offending and reduce the number of women sent to prison.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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