
Tackling suicide and self-harm in prison
MoJ research investigates ACCT procedures to try to prevent suicide and self-harm in prison.
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MoJ research investigates ACCT procedures to try to prevent suicide and self-harm in prison.

NPC report looks at a double access problem for charities seeking to work with prisoners.

New Griffins Society research examines the impact of women stuck in prison having served more than twice their IPP tariff.

Spark Inside’s systems coaching programme brings together prison staff and prisoners to promote positive cultural change on the wing.

David Gauke clearly signals intention to tackle short prison sentences.

Prison Reform Trust Director Peter Dawson runs a critical eye over the new proposed changes to our parole system.

Dr Jo Farrar succeeds Michael Spurr as Chief Executive of HMPPS on 1 April 2019.

Victims will be able to request a release decision to be reconsidered in new parole system.

First report from Prison Reform Trust’s Prisoner Policy Network investigates incentives in prison.

Latest stats show 3% drops in prison population & probation caseload.

The new prison safety statistics sadly show worst ever figures, yet again.

For the first time, the majority of children in YOIs are from a BAME background.