This is damning from Peter Stefanovic
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A powerful piece of writing by the Chief Inspector of Prisons. The Govt knew its policies would push the prison population higher, but didn't build the extra places in time. Now we are paying the price.

For many of the general public it is shocking to find out that women go through pregnancy & give birth in prison, sometimes with fatal consequences. Thanks British GLAMOUR for joining the movement calling on the government to end the practice of imprisoning pregnant women.

The proposed use of PAVA spray on children in secure estate is incredibly alarming – how can violence de-escalate violence?

Instead of plastering over crises in custody by arming staff, workforce must be equipped with adequate support & training in de-escalation & safeguarding.

What does the PRA do with radio?

We search for SOLUTIONS to the toughest problems. And here's loads of examples. The boss Phil Maguire has been hosting Pick of the Week on BBC Radio 4!

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California closes its youth jails. They used to hold 10,000 children. Today it’s none. If they can do it, we can.

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This is a harrowing read - & horrifying that it was the experience of an 18 year old on remand, who was subjected to what the Coroner has described as a ‘total and unacceptable failure in care’ leading to the preventable death of her daughter Aisha.
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Pregnant women and mothers of little babies should never, never, be sent to prison

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📢@HMPPS is working with Clinks and other partners across criminal justice to develop a framework for social prescribing in the criminal justice system. We are gathering evidence through examples of work already happening.

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Huge congratulations Michele Glassup we are very lucky to have you on our team.

Huge congratulations to our HMPPS recipients of The King’s Birthday Honours Nicola Smith and Steve Machin - very proud of you. Thank you for your service

A brilliant resource from Working Chance for anyone who hires. Practical , clear, free guide to how to hire people with convictions well. Please share widely

A very important guide - do RT. Thanks very much

Huge congratulations to Steve and. Darryn.

I second this The Rest Is Politics - what on earth are the government playing at quietly withdrawing funding from a critical service?

In a joint piece for The Times and The Sunday Times, our Chief Executive Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.) and Women in Prison's Chief Executive Sonya Ruparel shed light on the shocking state of our prisons.

HMI Prisons' inspection reports tell the story of an understaffed, overcrowded system that is unable to…

Brilliant opportunity to be trustee or chair/Co-chair Criminal Justice Alliance @NinaChampion2023 and some fantastic models of co-chairing biards at charities Women in Prison and Clean Break

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A fantastic 🥉 award in a huge category for the amazing James Phillips, who fuses storytelling, wisdom, sound design and 🎸 to inspire and give hope to listeners every week. #UKARIAS

An absolute achievement.