offenders
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In lieu of suspensions, administrators invite offenders to reflect in a soothing place on the feelings and trauma that led them, say, to hit another student or disobey a teacher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"This government is committed to public safety: we are building prison places at the fastest rate since the Victorian era, and taking the difficult decisions needed to lock up the most dangerous offenders."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The government has insisted the Act will not see early releases for offenders deemed "the most dangerous", including those on extended determinate or life sentences.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
That, the MoJ continued, could leave the "justice system unable to jail serious offenders at all".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
October 15: Four women were arrested; two received suspended sentences, and two repeat offenders were sentenced to six months in the workhouse.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
