Pregnancy, criminal justice and social services
The charity Birth Companions looks at the needs of women in ‘dual contact’ with the criminal justice and social care systems during pregnancy and early motherhood.
Community resettlement for young Muslims
Rebuilding Lives: Young Muslims from the criminal justice system to community resettlement.
Prison Equalities information
HMPPS Offender Equalities report shows an aging population which includes more transgender prisoners.
Move to curb imprisonment of pregnant women
Sentencing Council consults on new guidelines for community & custodial sentences, including guidance to consider impact on unborn children.
Young criminalised women’s needs are neglected
Agenda Alliance and the Alliance for Youth Justice call for a gender-sensitive support for criminalised young women.
Facts & Figures from the 2023 MoJ Annual Report
The 2023 MoJ annual report and accounts reveals some interesting facts & figures.
Government tackles half the IPP problem
Government proposes to cut IPP licence in half from 10 to 5 years but takes no action for those still inside.
Serious concerns about health care for women in prison
HMPPS/NHS review highlights eight serious concerns about health and social care in women’s prisons
Children remanded in custody unnecessarily
More children on remand could be managed in the community.
PAVA spray used disproportionately
Prison Reform Trust report reveals that PAVA spray is used disproportionately against Black and Muslim prisoners.
A bleak picture of youth custody
Children in custody suffer big rises in violence and self-harm.
What is good trauma-informed practice?
Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice
