Youth diversion “fragmented and inconsistent”
Joint inspection finds current youth diversion work is fragmented and inconsistent.
Transforming Further Education in the Justice System
A transformative vision for the future of Further Education in supporting people leaving prison or on probation.
Prison work and training “deeply concerning”
Prison Inspectorate finds major cuts threaten to derail already poor work and training in prisons.
The Economic Cost of Alcohol Harm
IPPR report examines the effects of alcohol harm on the UK workforce.
The pathway through a very long-term sentence in a Scottish prison
PRT Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland
Public Opinion and the Language of Sentencing
Sentencing Academy research assesses public understanding of some key sentencing terms.
Small gains in prison education at risk from budget cuts
Jon Collins of the Prisoners’ Education Trust reviews the latest performance figures in the shadow of looming budget cuts.
Womanifesto to improve drug & alcohol treatment for women
The Women’s Treatment Working Group launches its Womanifesto to improve drug & alcohol treatment for women
The experiences of children in custody deteriorate further
Inspectorate says that children in custody are being failed by having to live in establishments dominated by violence, disorder and lack of education with HMYOI Parc the lone exception.
The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft
Natasha Porter, CEO of Unlocked Graduates, guest blogs on their new guide to being a great prison officer.
Preventing the unjust criminalisation of exploited young adults
Alliance for Youth Justice report examines what happens as exploited children turn 18, often being redefined as exploiters.
Victims and the parole process
Chief Executive of the Parole Board Cecilia French describes the parole process from a victim’s perspective.
