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Release of Prisoners: Information for Victims of Serious Sexual or other violent offences

The Release of Prisoners leaflet explains the role of the Probation Service in telling victims or their families about what has happened to an offender after he or she has been sentenced to prison for a more serious offence.

Key points

The leaflet covers:

• the role of the Probation Service;

• how long the prisoner will spend in prison;

• contact by the Probation Service;

• victim(s) choices to give and receive information;

• what happens if a victim gives information;

• the Prison Service’s Victims’ Helpline;

• what Victim Support can offer.

Getting a copy

A full version of Release of Prisoners: Information for Victims of Serious Sexual or Other Violent Offences is available at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/cpd/pvu/pvu.htm

Last update: 27/08/03