What is a "Noms"? It's the National Offender Management Service, the primary purpose of which is to reduce offending. In order to achieve that purpose and reach its targets, Noms works with agencies in the public, voluntary and private sectors. One of its growing alliances is with faith-based organisations, as demonstrated in a consultation paper on the roles that these organisations play in contributing to a reduction in reoffending among both adults and children. How can faith-based groups help? The government identifies seven strategic pathways that are central to tackling and reducing...