00:00People leaving prison in London face a serious risk of homelessness with concerns about support
00:06after release. Analysis by the social justice group NACRO suggests one in six prison leavers
00:12in London are released into homelessness. Charities say a lack of suitable accommodation
00:16can make it harder for people to access treatment, rebuild their lives and avoid returning to crime.
00:23One woman who spent years in and out of prison says she was released into a probation hostel
00:29in Camden where drug use was common. The government says it wants to halve prison
00:34leaver homelessness by 2029 and has invested in probation and community services.
00:40But staff warn heavy workloads are putting pressure on support.
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