Abusive offenders should be forced to confront behaviour

Offenders who 'choose to abuse' others on the Isle of Man should be forced to confront their behaviour. 

That's the view of Prison Works - the Island organisation is trying to roll out an American programme called Emerge. 

The USA accredited course is a 40 week scheme which challenges people on their behaviour in a bid to help them change their ways. 

According to Prison Works 95 per cent of offenders are either victims of abuse or people who are choosing to abuse others - Marcia Brabbs is spearheading the project: