—but I think you still must have a very clear and logical explanation, a theory, behind what you're doing. It can't just be a hunch. It can't just be something nice to do with people. It has to be something that is based on an understanding of the evidence of what's gone on before. I personally think there is room for flexibility, but it doesn't mean that it's open to anything.
I had a colleague years ago in the Home Office who said that there are never any new programs; they're just reformulated. Certainly, the Peterborough program is very similar to the one in the early 1970s that I was involved in. We know that people need things coming out of prison: housing, jobs, and supports. These are very clear, practical things that are needed. In that sense, the kinds of programs in crime prevention that you're involved in are quite similar, but you may need new energy, new money, new enthusiasm, and a different branding. These are some of the things that will lift a project up and provide more results.