Prisons
I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating

I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating
From prison cell to homeless, how a new law will give former convicts a better chance at turning their lives around

From prison cell to homeless, how a new law will give former convicts a better chance at turning their lives around
This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives

This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives
End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords

End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
John McAvoy was one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Now he’s an athlete changing the lives of vulnerable young people

John McAvoy was one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Now he’s an athlete changing the lives of vulnerable young people
I’ve spent Christmas in prison and on the street – finding recovery saved my life

I’ve spent Christmas in prison and on the street – finding recovery saved my life
Top 5 books about the prison system, chosen by Andy West

Top 5 books about the prison system, chosen by Andy West
If we’re going to reform prisons, we should start with the prisoners

If we’re going to reform prisons, we should start with the prisoners
Prison performs U-turn on banning handwritten cards for inmates after public outcry

Prison performs U-turn on banning handwritten cards for inmates after public outcry
Homelessness is holding back prison leavers when they get a second chance

Homelessness is holding back prison leavers when they get a second chance
Women are asking to stay in prison beyond their sentence because they don’t have a home to go to

Women are asking to stay in prison beyond their sentence because they don’t have a home to go to
Stephen Fry to feature in play telling lockdown stories of prisoners and homeless people

Stephen Fry to feature in play telling lockdown stories of prisoners and homeless people
Screw creator Rob Williams: ‘We don’t always look at prisoners as individuals’

Screw creator Rob Williams: ‘We don’t always look at prisoners as individuals’
Why is the husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on a hunger strike?

Why is the husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on a hunger strike?
Prisoners pick the books to get you through lockdown

Prisoners pick the books to get you through lockdown
Transforming prison food: Traditional Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe

Transforming prison food: Traditional Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe
Books behind bars: Not even Covid can stop the prison librarian

Books behind bars: Not even Covid can stop the prison librarian
Illiteracy is high in prisons. Learning to read can reduce reoffending


