This delivery plan sets out how government will deliver 4 key priorities to reduce women’s offending over the 2022 to 2025 period.

Women in contact with the criminal justice system are amongst the most vulnerable in society. Many experience trauma, domestic abuse, mental health problems or have a history of alcohol and drug misuse. Factors that can lead men and women to commit crime, and to reoffend, can vary significantly. An approach that takes account of the different needs and backgrounds of women is most effective in addressing their offending behaviour. This Delivery Plan sets out how Government will deliver four key priorities to reduce women’s offending over the period of the 2022–25 Spending Review. Action to deliver many of these commitments is already underway.

See also, Female offender strategy delivery plan: 'one year on' progress report (May 2024)