
Fewer prisoners released, more recalled
The latest offender management statistics say prison receptions and releases are down, but recalls are up.
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The latest offender management statistics say prison receptions and releases are down, but recalls are up.
New prison safety statistics bring a glimmer of hope to our prison crisis with first reductions in assaults & self-harm in last quarter, albeit from record highs.
Joint Committee on Human Rights expresses concerns about solitary confinement and restraint of children and young people in custody.
My third post on the new prison drug strategy looks at plans to build recovery inside.
My second post on the new prison drug strategy looks at plans to reduce demand.
HMPPS qualitative research finds out how some male prisoners have stopped harming themselves in prison.
Michael Vreugdenhil of Pink Umbrella Studios on why digital inclusion is a priority for offenders and long term prisoners in particular.
The new Prison Drug Strategy aims to restrict supply, reduce demand and build recovery.
New HMPPS best practice guide on working with recalled prisoners sets out 9 key principles.
Clinks report says flexibility is vital in supporting older people in the criminal justice system.
Justice Committee calls for reinvestment in prisons and probation and ban on sentences less than one year.
MoJ research investigates ACCT procedures to try to prevent suicide and self-harm in prison.