This summary provides an overview of key evidence relating to reducing the reoffending of
adult offenders. It has been produced to support the work of policy makers, practitioners and
other partners involved in offender management and related service provision.
The summary outlines evidence on factors associated with reoffending as well as desistance.
It also presents evidence on aspects of general offender management and supervision, and
on particular interventions and approaches that can reduce reoffending. These include drug
and alcohol treatment, accommodation, education, mental health services, offending
behaviour programmes and mentoring.