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AIBU to assume prisons would help prisoners being released find somewhere to stay?

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PandemicAtTheDisco · 03/07/2025 21:38

We have a disreputable family member who has just been released and is demanding we house him. He has asked several times whilst he was in prison and we all said no. We keep saying he is no longer welcome.

There is a long history of verbal and physical abuse, theft, identity fraud and alcohol and drug-induced disturbance - music playing loudly all night, unpaid bills, property damage etc. He has MH issues and health issues.

He has been released and says he has nowhere to go and no one will help him.

AIBU to assume Prisons would have sorted out somewhere for him to stay?

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MeringueOutang · 03/07/2025 21:42

No but it's still not your problem.

CaptainFuture · 03/07/2025 21:42

I'd imagine they'd ask, but if they were told they didn't need it...
Otherwise I'd assume referral to homelessness service? Is that the plan?

Leaningcactus · 03/07/2025 21:41

He should go to Housing and they'll hopefully find him a hostel.

Fimofriend · 03/07/2025 21:41

They should but they dont.

Dangermoo · 03/07/2025 21:40

Why should they? Does he have a probation officer.

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