Ms Michelle Martyn:

To follow up on Ms Malone's point, looking at it from a social justice perspective, statistics have shown that 70% of adults in prison have addiction issues. That figure is 85% for women. We need to look at their access to residential drug treatment programmes in the country, as well as issues around homelessness accommodation, mental health needs and the possibility of bail supports for adults. As Ms Malone said, there is a pilot bail supervision scheme for young people run by Extern. It is a wraparound programme based on multi-systemic therapy. Evidence-based research shows a reduction in rearrest rates in out-of-home placements. Support is available 24-7. We must look at the issues of mental health, addiction and disability. It is important to have a support that encourages people to come to court. There are bail schemes in Scotland, the UK and Australia. The basic principle must be to support as well as to supervise.