Probation hostels in England and Wales forced to shut after staffing crisis

Per The Guardian, nearly one in ten probation hostels housing England and Wales' most dangerous offenders have closed due to staffing challenges, forcing temporary shutdowns just as ministers prepare to release thousands of inmates early in September. A watchdog warns the closures put the public at risk.

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