The articles in this edition include: research exploring the impact of the importance of families and well-being on both prisoners and prison staff, articles on prison rape, and how to operate effective prison complaint systems.
This edition offers a wide range of material, aimed to reflect the eclectic interests of all of our readers and intended to stimulate reflection and debate about prison practices, and the needs of people living and working in this context.
In this edition
‘I suppose it’s a good idea but is there any point in it?’
By Dr Sophie van der Valk and Dr Mary Rogan
Challenges and Opportunities
By Laura McKendy, Rosemary Ricciardelli and Matthew S Johnston
By Dr Creaig Dunton, Dr Hayden Smith and Dr Frank Ferdik
Interview with Helen Ryder, Head of Resettlement and Commissioned Rehabilitative Services within the Probation Reform Programme, Tajinder Singh Matharu, the Senior Responsible Owner for the Offender Management in Custody Recovery Project and Ryan Walker, Executive Assistant at the Howard League
By Dr Ruth Armstrong
