Early Release Scheme Support

Early Release Scheme Support

Dear Resident,

The Government's early release scheme makes changes to the amount of time some offenders spend in prison before being released to serve the rest of their sentence on licence.

If you have been affected by these changes or are worried about the release of offenders, local services are available to support you.

Offender Release Helpline

Victim Support’s dedicated Offender Release Helpline provides information, emotional and practical support, and help to access other services for people affected by, or worried about, the release of an offender.

The Helpline is there to:

You can contact the Helpline on 0808 168 9280.

Further information about the Helpline and the support available can be found at https://victimsupport.org.uk/offender-release-helpline.

Local Support

In Warwickshire, Victim Support deliver local services which provide emotional and practical support to help victims cope and recover from the effects of crime. These services ensure that all victims of crime can access support, particularly those who are vulnerable and need enhanced support.

You can find more information, as well as how to get in touch with Victim Support Warwickshire, on their website or call them on 01926 358 060.

The OPCC commissions a range of services across the county which help victims recover from crime, support vulnerable people, reduce offending and make communities safer. Details of these local services can be found on our Supporting Victims pages.

More Information

More information about the early release scheme, what is changing, how victims can be informed and what support is available can be found at: A guide for victims about the changes to prison release arrangements – GOV.UK.