Custodial

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What works in prison education?

[Clinks (2024)]

Article commissioned by Clinks on best practice in prison education.

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

A joint thematic inspection of work with children subject to remand in youth detention

[CJJI (2023)]

Joint thematic inspection by HMI Prisons and Probation, together with Ofsted, on the treatment and outcomes of children remanded in custody.

Keywords: young people, remand

Barriers to Effective Staff Communication in a Custodial Setting

[Prison Service Journal (2023)]

PSJ article written by former Unlocked Graduate, Bethany Kendle, on barriers to effective communication and how they might be addressed in custodial settings.

Keywords: communication

Employers’ guide to recruiting and supporting people with convictions

[Working Chance (2023)]

Guidance, produced by Working Chance, on employing people with convictions.

Keywords: employment

Governing Governors’ Guide on boosting staff morale and retention

[Butler Trust (2023)]

Guidance by Governors for Governors on boosting staff morale and retention.

Keywords: staff morale, retention, management

Governing Governors’ Guide on managing the pressures of governing

[Butler Trust (2023)]

Guidance by Governors for Governors on managing the pressures of governing.

Keywords: management

Growth and the core conditions of transformative change

[HMI Probation (2023)]

Report introducing the ideas and practices of Growth work. A whole system approach is promoted which seeks to grow an organisation through building a sense of community and belonging. [From HMI Probation’s Academic Insights].

Keywords: community

Improving well-being through the use of Trauma-Informed spaces

[Prison Service Journal (2023)]

PSJ article written by former Unlocked Graduate, Scarlett Thomas, on building safe spaces for prisoners and staff and their impact on wellbeing.

Keywords: trauma

No Place for Old Men

[Clinks (2023)]

Report commissioned by Clinks into the challenges facing older prisoners, and the staff who care for them – including some examples of good practice. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].

Keywords: older prisoners, health, wellbeing