http://www.shropshirestar.co.uk/2007/06/schemes-helping-offenders/

Convicted drugs criminals in Telford are being offered free mountain
biking, rock climbing and archery to help them back into
society.According to the people behind it, the new scheme encourages
offenders serving community orders or those released from prison on
licence to be healthy and make a difference in the community.

The scheme is being jointly run by West Mercia Probation and Telford &
Wrekin Council’s sports development unit for offenders with a history
of drug misuse.

Offenders volunteer to take part in the sessions, based in and around
Telford, on top of the sentences dished out by the courts.

The activities are funded by the Care Services Implementation
Partnership and participants aim to improve their fitness and health
or work towards a first aid certificate.

Many see the sessions as their first step in fitting in with the
community.

Jonathon Rowe, the council’s head of leisure, culture and library
services, said: “These sorts of activities are available to all
members of the public but often offenders won’t participate because of
their lack of motivation or lack of confidence to be involved in
community activities.

“Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
help them build their self confidence and improve their
problem-solving skills.”

"Steve Greene" <stephen_greene@hotmail.com.invalid> wrote in message 
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> http://www.shropshirestar.co.uk/2007/06/schemes-helping-offenders/
>
> Convicted drugs criminals in Telford are being offered free mountain
> biking, rock climbing and archery to help them back into
> society.According to the people behind it, the new scheme encourages
> offenders serving community orders or those released from prison on
> licence to be healthy and make a difference in the community.
>
> The scheme is being jointly run by West Mercia Probation and Telford &
> Wrekin Council's sports development unit for offenders with a history
> of drug misuse.
>
> Offenders volunteer to take part in the sessions, based in and around
> Telford, on top of the sentences dished out by the courts.
>
> The activities are funded by the Care Services Implementation
> Partnership and participants aim to improve their fitness and health
> or work towards a first aid certificate.
>
> Many see the sessions as their first step in fitting in with the
> community.
>
> Jonathon Rowe, the council's head of leisure, culture and library
> services, said: "These sorts of activities are available to all
> members of the public but often offenders won't participate because of
> their lack of motivation or lack of confidence to be involved in
> community activities.
>
> "Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills."


Anybody got any drugs? :-)

On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:04:21 +0100, Steve Greene
<stephen_greene@hotmail.com.invalid> wrote:

>http://www.shropshirestar.co.uk/2007/06/schemes-helping-offenders/
>
>Convicted drugs criminals in Telford are being offered free mountain
>biking, rock climbing and archery to help them back into
>society.According to the people behind it, the new scheme encourages
>offenders serving community orders or those released from prison on
>licence to be healthy and make a difference in the community.

Drug addiction is best regarded as an illness rather than a criminal
offence.

Rehabilitation of sick people works and makes sense.

Clough

In message , Steve Greene 
<stephen_greene@hotmail.com.invalid> writes
>http://www.shropshirestar.co.uk/2007/06/schemes-helping-offenders/
>
>Convicted drugs criminals in Telford are being offered free mountain
>biking, rock climbing and archery to help them back into
>society.According to the people behind it, the new scheme encourages
>offenders serving community orders or those released from prison on
>licence to be healthy and make a difference in the community.
>
>The scheme is being jointly run by West Mercia Probation and Telford &
>Wrekin Council’s sports development unit for offenders with a history
>of drug misuse.
>
>Offenders volunteer to take part in the sessions, based in and around
>Telford, on top of the sentences dished out by the courts.
>
>The activities are funded by the Care Services Implementation
>Partnership and participants aim to improve their fitness and health
>or work towards a first aid certificate.
>
>Many see the sessions as their first step in fitting in with the
>community.
>
>Jonathon Rowe, the council’s head of leisure, culture and library
>services, said: “These sorts of activities are available to all
>members of the public but often offenders won’t participate because of
>their lack of motivation or lack of confidence to be involved in
>community activities.
>
>“Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>help them build their self confidence and improve their
>problem-solving skills.”

Sounds like worthy aims. The Daily Mail brigade should be screaming 
about it any second now...

-- 
Mike_B

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

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Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

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LAurence

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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

rgds
LAurence

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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

rgds
LAurence

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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

rgds
LAurence

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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

rgds
LAurence

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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

rgds
LAurence

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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic

Steve Greene wrote:

> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
> help them build their self confidence and improve their
> problem-solving skills.” 

All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

-- 

rgds
LAurence

....¯ìûÔÔh·¤ ŽCþhanks for hanging up, dear.
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On Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:40:05 +0000, Laurence Taylor
 wrote:

>Steve Greene wrote:
>
>> “Taking part can not only improve their physical health but can also
>> help them build their self confidence and improve their
>> problem-solving skills.” 
>
>All of which will, of course, reduce their chance of re-offending.

Yes, it may well do so wrt drug users.

Even if not, getting fit and improving problem solving kills may help
them to avoid being caught again.

-- 
Cynic