Prison
What do we know about suicide in prisons?
Samaritans’ research offers a unique insight into the emotional concerns of prisoners before and when they reach the point of crisis.
13th December 2019
Menu
Samaritans’ research offers a unique insight into the emotional concerns of prisoners before and when they reach the point of crisis.
The National Homelessness Advice Service can help you find prisoners accommodation on release.
The SPCR study has spawned a new MoJ report on the characteristics and needs of young adult (18-20 years old) prisoners and helps to inform resettlement planning.
There were 11,000 prisoners of this age incarcerated in June 2014, representing about 13% of the prison population. Indeed, over the last 10 years (2004 – 2014) prisoners aged 60 or over were the fastest-growing age group (125% increase) followed by those aged 50–59 (104% increase).
SPCR is a longitudinal cohort study of 3,849 adult prisoners in England and Wales sentenced to up to four years in prison. Interviews were conducted with offenders on reception to prison, in the weeks prior to release, and in the community approximately two months after release. Participants were matched to the Police National Computer (PNC), allowing reconviction rates to be calculated.
