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Meeting the Needs of Those with Mental Illness, Learning Difficulties and Speech and Language Difficulties

Meeting the Needs of Those with Mental Illness, Learning Difficulties and Speech and Language Difficulties

[Irish Probation Journal (2022)]

Irish Probation Journal paper examining “the impact of mental illness, learning difficulties, and speech and language difficulties on individuals subject to probation and within custodial environments”.

Keywords: mental health, learning disability

Filed Under: custodial, Irish Probation Journal, Other, probation, Sector, Source Tagged With: learning disability, mental health

Food Matters in Prisons: Briefing Paper

Food Matters in Prisons: Briefing Paper

[Food Matters (2024)]

This report, from the charity, Food Matters, examines the state of food in UK prisons and makes key recommendations for improving prisoner welfare and security through food. Underpinning the briefing is the belief that food should be part of the “solution to criminal behaviour”, forming an integral part of a rehabilitative environment.

Keywords: food, diet, nutrition

Filed Under: custodial, Food Matters, Other, Sector, Source Tagged With: diet, food, nutrition

New Hall Departure Lounge

New Hall Departure Lounge

[Yorks & the Humber Probation (2023)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy runner-up: The Departure Lounge outside New Hall offers a comfortable and welcoming environment to newly released women, where they can get a warm drink and snacks, use a phone and charge their own, plan their onward journey, and get information and guidance from the centre’s staff.

Keywords: resettlement, female offenders

Filed Under: Butler Trust, Kathy Biggar Trophy, probation, Probation services, Sector, Source, Yorks & the Humber Probation Tagged With: female offenders, resettlement

Prison environment

Prison environment

[Good Book of Prisons (2019)]

Findings – from interviews with over 2000 staff, prisoners and managers from across the custodial estate – in relation to the prison environment, such as cleanliness, greenery, and noise. [From the Butler Trust’s Good Book of Prisons].

Keywords: environment

Filed Under: Butler Trust, custodial, Good Book of Prisons, Sector, Source Tagged With: environment

Physical environment in prisons

Physical environment in prisons

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence relating to how the physical environment in prison affects people and may support rehabilitation. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: environment

Filed Under: custodial, HMPPS, HMPPS/MoJ, Sector, Source Tagged With: environment

Ensuring a safe environment: a conflict centred strategy

Ensuring a safe environment: a conflict centred strategy

[Prison Reform Trust (2018)]

Report from the Prison Reform Trust on “the most effective strategies to prevent prison violence are based on resolving conflicts among people in prison before they escalate”.

Keywords: violence reduction, safer custody

Filed Under: custodial, Other, Prison Reform Trust, Sector, Source Tagged With: safer custody, violence reduction

Life in prison: Living conditions

Life in prison: Living conditions

[HMI Prisons (2017)]

This findings paper is part of a series which focuses on daily life in prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs). It summarises literature surrounding living conditions in prison.

Keywords: environment

Filed Under: custodial, HMI Prisons, Inspectorates, Sector, Source Tagged With: environment

Good Practice Guide: Working with Older Prisoners

Good Practice Guide: Working with Older Prisoners

[RECOOP (2017)]

Includes sections on prisoner consultation, older prisoner forums, physical environment, physical activity, buddy support workers, and staff training, and more… .

Keywords: older prisoners

Filed Under: custodial, Other, RECOOP, Sector, Source Tagged With: older prisoners

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