Mock cell teaches uni students about jail life – insidetime ...
Dec 5, 2024 · It looks like a standard prison cell – but this is actually a room in a university building, designed to teach students about the realities of life behind bars. This mock cell, called PriSim, was built by Nottingham Trent University for use by psychology and criminology students who hope to work in prisons. It features…
We’re victims of coercive control – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 30, 2024 · I wrote to you some time ago regarding the Incentives and Earned Privileges (IEP) scheme. I included the following quote from the Incentives Policy Framework: “Without careful monitoring, schemes can easily deteriorate into coercive regimes.” In respect of the above quote, I thought I'd get in touch again, especially having seen the encouraging news that…
Basic economics – insidetime & insideinformation
Dec 5, 2024 · Week after week, reports written by Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor or by the Independent Monitoring Boards stress the vulnerability of prisons to drugs or even weapons being brought in, either via drones, during visits or, in too many cases, by staff. Now we have seen that detailed plans of some jails have been…
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Never judge a book – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 30, 2024 · In answer to your question, prisons can’t all be like this because as you say, some prisoners have never been taught how to behave well. Prison could be an opportunity to learn but it probably requires a level of staffing not currently available due to the dilution of prison officer to prisoner ratio by increasing amounts of remands and …
A glimpse inside Fosse Way – insidetime & insideinformation
Jun 2, 2024 · England’s newest prison, HMP Fosse Way, has been open for a year. To mark its anniversary, photographer Andy Aitchison was given full access – and the prison’s Director, Wyn Jones, talked us through its progress and future plans First some background. Fosse Way is a category C prison near Leicester, preparing men for release. Managed…
Poverty and crime – insidetime & insideinformation
Mar 31, 2023 · Poverty and crime have a complex and often contentious relationship. Though it is increasingly accepted that poverty does not cause crime, there is still much evidence linking the two. The cost of being unable to afford necessities, combined with the lack of opportunity for social and economic advancement, creates a breeding ground for criminal activity.…
Rule 39 Correspondence – guidance - insidetime
Most inmates at some point during their time in custody will experience problems with what has been commonly referred to as ‘rule 39 correspondence.’ Rule 39 of the Prison Rules 1999 states that any correspondence between a prisoner and his or her legal adviser or a court may not be opened, read or stopped unless…
Demystifying the Canteen – insidetime & insideinformation
Jul 31, 2023 · We know that canteen plays an important role in everyday prison life. But what do we mean by ‘canteen’? Head of Prison Retail Steve Crane answers your most frequently asked questions The National Product List (NPL) is a list of all the products available for prisons to add to their own lists. The list covers 1,000…
Inside Time, the prisoners’ newspaper: - insidetime
Nov 30, 2015 · 25 years of news and views behind bars Last month, the Founder and Editor of Inside Time, Eric McGraw gave PET’s Annual Lecture. The lecture, on Monday 2 November 2015, was followed by a discussion with a panel and audience question and answer session. "When I look back to the birth and early development of…