
Improving Parole Board Diversity
Parole Board Chief Exec Martin Jones sets out a commitment to improve the diversity of board members.
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Parole Board Chief Exec Martin Jones sets out a commitment to improve the diversity of board members.

Prison and Probation Inspectors say management of sex offenders must improve

The latest trends in alcohol and drug treatment in secure settings.

New HMPPS research on prisoner and staff perceptions of procedural justice in prison.

Rory Stewart’s article suggests the MoJ is serious about sentencing reform and banning prison sentences of less than six months.

Prison Reform Trust “Broken Trust” report details worrying rise in number of women recalled to prison.

Therapy dogs have a calming influence on prisoners & increase coping skills

PRT’s latest Bromley Briefing sheds more light on the deteriorating situation in our prisons.

Latest Prison Reform Trust briefing finds more people in the UK serving a life sentence than France, Germany and Italy combined.

Jason Morris guest blogs on the process of co-producing digital desistance material.

Interesting facts from HMPPS Offender Equalities Annual Report 2017/18

FOI reveals shocking extent of homelessness amongst prisoner leavers.