Prison and probation staffing problems persist (Summer 2024)
Prison and probation staffing levels not improving (summer 2024)
19th August 2024
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Prison and probation staffing levels not improving (summer 2024)
Children’s rights and justice organisations call for an end to child imprisonment in England.
Howard League briefing argues for a new, clear strategy on our Victorian prisons
There are 17,070 people on remand, the highest number ever.
The powerful role education plays for young women in prison and on release
Inspectorate publishes a very positive assessment of Close Supervision Centres which hold dangerous men.
MoJ estimates that in the year to October 2022 there were 192,912 children with a parent in prison.
32% people who died within two weeks of leaving prison were released homeless.
The number of early releases between 17 October 2023 and 30 June 2024 was 10,083
Prisoner Policy Network draws on lived experience to expose lack of action on equalities and diversity work.
Clinks Advisory Group reports on the increasing difficulties for people leaving prison to find supported housing.
