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Prison “restricted status” rules for women and child prisoners are not supporting their rehabilitation and reduction of risk, but in many cases actively preventing it.
Data from 100,000 prisoner surveys made available to researchers
HM Inspectorate of Prisons finds vulnerable prisoners spend weekends suffering behind close doors.
Inspectors’ analysis of children’s experiences of custody finds they vary considerably between YOIs and STCs.
Divisions between black prisoners and white prison staff are entrenched throughout the prison service, and black prison staff report very negative experiences at work.
Inspectors find Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) is falling well short of expected standards and call for the model to be overhauled.
The national youth custody system is failing to provide very vulnerable girls with the environment and support they need.
Prison inspectors publish a “disturbing” inspection report on HMP Foston Hall and raise serious concerns about the women’s estate.
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.
A criminal justice joint inspection says better assessment, treatment and support could help break the cycle affecting too many neurodivergent people.
Prison inspectors find prisons fail to deal effectively with young adult prisoners, missing opportunities to help them rehabilitate.
There is a considerable gap between black and minority ethnic prisoners and prison staff in their understanding of how ethnicity influences rehabilitation and resettlement.
