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The population of prisoners in UK jails reached 85,000 in 2018, and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) predicts this figure will steadily increase over the next few years.
As an integral part of their rehabilitation, prisoners are actively encouraged to maintain links with the community. Sociologists have consistently claimed that visits from family members are crucial to this, and can ultimately help reduce the chances of reoffending.
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