Prison suicide rate doubles in four years
Latest prison safety stats show that the surge in suicides, self-harm and assaults are associated closely with the reduction of resources and staffing levels.
28th January 2017
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Latest prison safety stats show that the surge in suicides, self-harm and assaults are associated closely with the reduction of resources and staffing levels.
Evaluation of Shannon Trust “Turning Pages” peer based prisoner reading scheme finds significant impact that goes well beyond improved literacy.
Report from Gleeds argues that a new understanding of how prison design can promote rehabilitation should underpin the MoJ’s new prison modernisation programme.
Think Tank IPPR argues for a whole-system approach to offender management with responsibility for probation and prison devolved to Mayors & Police Commissioners
Ministry of Justice review into the care and management of transgender offenders even more important following 3rd suicide in just over a year.
The Work and Pensions Committee is highly critical of the lack of support given to released prisoners and lends its weight to the “ban the box” campaign.
New interactive infographic from the Howard League show the chilling and tragic details of the ever-growing number of prison suicides.
The 2016 Prison Reform Trust Bromley Briefing makes for even more dispiriting – if necessary – reading than usual in this annus horribilis for the prison service
New report from drug campaign group volteface exposes the chaos caused by the use of Spice and other NPS in prison and sets out a 5-point action plan.
Details of new proposed settlement to improve pay and pensions for prison officers.
Chief Prison Inspector Peter Clarke draws attention to the unjust incarceration of people serving sentences of imprisonment for public protection
Official Justice Data Lab report finds that the Clink prison restaurant programme is effective in cutting reoffending.
