Offenders Bear Costs for Out-of-Court Courses in Norfolk & Suffolk

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Offenders Bear Costs for Out-of-Court Courses in Norfolk & Suffolk
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  • Offenders in Norfolk and Suffolk to fund their own educational courses.
  • Courses target minor crimes like shoplifting through out-of-court resolutions.
    • Educational courses will cost between $75 and $110 based on requirements.
    • Rise Mutual will manage the courses starting next year to reduce reoffending.
    • Courses aim to solve a 68,000 case backlog in crown courts by easing burdens.
    • Inspector Laura Stevenson backs resolutions for first-time offenders.
    • Courses are not available for offences warranting custodial sentences.
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