Evidence suggests that Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (CSTRs) can offer a credible and appropriate alternative to custody for women. The Committee welcomes the work being done to increase their use from what is a very low base through the CSTR Programme. The Ministry of Justice should now commit to rolling out the programme so that CSTRs are available in all court areas to achieve 100% coverage. (Paragraph 95) Better Custody

Evidence suggests that Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (CSTRs) can offer a credible and appropriate alternative to custody for women. The Committee welcomes the work being done to increase their use from what is a very low base through the CSTR Programme. The Ministry of Justice should now commit to rolling out the programme so that CSTRs are available in all court areas to achieve 100% coverage. (Paragraph 95) Better Custody Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Response status: accepted Government response: We accept this recommendation. Initial training for new Prison Officers working in women’s prisons has been enhanced to include consideration of the needs of women in custody, including the impact of trauma. Since January 2021, all new Prison Officers are expected to attend this training as part of