Glasgow's Lilias community custody unit shows early success in reducing reoffending
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Glasgow's Lilias community custody unit shows early success in reducing reoffending

1 hours ago · Originally published 16 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Could a new approach to women’s prisons help ease Scotland’s overcrowding crisis?
The Lilias unit in Glasgow houses women in flats rather than cells, focusing on specialist support and community integration for those requiring lower supervision. Early data indicates that this model has helped lower reoffending rates by 11% compared to the national average, offering a potential alternative to traditional prison environments.
Source: STV News
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