environment

Increased green space in prisons can reduce self-harm and violence

[University of Birmingham (2021)]

Research showing that prisons with green space have lower levels of violence and self-harm.

See the Light (window repair and refurbishment programme)

[Full Sutton (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy finalist: programme to repair, and where necessary, replace all the windows across the establishment, to brighten the environment and improve outside visibility for prisoners and staff. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: environment, wellbeing, decency

Feline Feral Friends (rodent control)

[Risley (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: Risley has partnered with the local Cats Protection League to house more than 30 feral cats in the grounds, to help control rodents. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: decency, environment

Decency Team

[Stocken (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a team of staff and prisoners responsible for ensuring and maintaining standards of decency across the establishment (including judging a monthly decency prize). [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: decency, environment

Community gardens regeneration project

[Brinsford (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a two-day project bringing together staff and prisoners from across the prison to transform the prison gardens and green space. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: gardens, greening, environment

Decency-improvement residents party

[Bristol (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a work party of residents, supervised by two Prison Officers, set up to renovate the residential accommodation across the establishment. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: decency, environment

DIY-SOS: The Big Liverpool Refresh

[Liverpool (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: project involving staff, prisoners, Amey (the facilities management provider) and third-party contractors to refurbish and refresh the living and working conditions across the jail. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: decency, environment

TRC – Training, Rehabilitation and Culture (horticulture initiative)

[Oakwood (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: prisoner-led, self-funding, horticulture project, maintaining the gardens, growing and selling fresh produce, and making and selling garden furniture. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: horticulture, greening, environment

A Celebration of Wildlife and People

[HMPPS (2020)]

Outstanding examples of greening and other environmental initiatives across the prison estate

Keywords: greening, environment

Steve Whitehead & David Wilson, HMP Hull

[Butler Trust Awards (2019/20)]

Write up on Steve Whitehead & David Wilson, from HMP Hull, who received a Butler Trust Award for their outstanding contribution to greening and the environment in the prison. [For more on the Butler Trust Awards click here].

Keywords: gardens, environment