National domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid has published the findings from a survey of its members which showed that 100% of respondents supporting survivors affected by the Early Release Scheme (ERS) report women are feeling scared for their physical safety, as first tranche of prisoners ready for early release on October 1st.
The survey also found that 94.7% of those supporting women affected by the ERS said that survivors felt mentally unprepared for the release of their perpetrators and a staggering 78.9% also said that the survivors they were assisting with the scheme were feeling scared for the safety of their children, with some being forced to relocate or go into a refuge, as they prepare for their perpetrators to be released.
Also extremely concerning is that 84.2% said that survivors expecting the release of their perpetrators felt that their views have not been considered as part of the planned release and some even reported that for those who have been involved in discussion about licensing conditions, they were left with more questions than answers.
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