Criminals on probation in Gateshead are to receive regular text messages reminding them to attend probation appointments and counseling sessions.
The service is targeted at persistent offenders and those who have found it difficult to attend appointments in the past.
Barry Taylor, assistant chief officer at Northumbria Probation, said “Attending appointments is the offender’s personal responsibility and this system in no way replaces that.
“But for selected offenders who might be experiencing some difficulties, it can help them stay on track so they continue to engage with the probation service, receive the supervision and rehabilitation work they need, and don’t re-offend.”
I wonder if they could extend the scheme to text periodic reminders to repeat offenders - things like ‘Remember not to rob cars’ ‘ToDo: lay off the smack, don’t mug the elderly’, etc.?
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