A new approach to women’s prisons?
What does the prisons white paper say about the government’s new approach to women’s prisons?
14th December 2021
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What does the prisons white paper say about the government’s new approach to women’s prisons?
HMPPS research finds that prison adjudications generally don’t prevent further rule-breaking.
A summary of the main contents of the new prisons strategy white paper
Prisoner Policy Network draws on lived experience to design a better prison system.
Sarah Beresford calls for a child impact assessment for every child with a primary carer in prison.
Prison Reform Trust highlights the far-reaching consequences of a lack of specialist, gender-specific, trauma informed provision for women serving long sentences.
Joint inspection finds that thousands of people with a mental illness are coming into the criminal justice system each year but their needs are being missed at every stage.
Clinks and Recoop research finds prisons are ill-equipped to meet the needs of older prisoners.
Nine different digital innovations to help prison leavers.
How bleak is the crow’s nest. An anthology of women’s prison writing
Girls entering the secure estate are a highly vulnerable group, with high levels of trauma and poor mental health.
Autumn 2021 stats show a fall in the number of prison recalls and the probation caseload getting back to normal again after COVID.
