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A list of approved premises located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
Apply to cover the costs of visiting a partner or close family member in prison with the Help with Prison Visits scheme.
Low Newton is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Brasside, near Durham, for women aged 18 and over.
We carry out sentences given by the courts, in custody and the community, and rehabilitate people in our care through education and employment.
Join an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) to volunteer to check standards in prisons - find out how to apply
Guidelines for prison and probation staff on assessing and managing a prisoner’s risk during their time in custody and in preparation for release.
A list of approved premises located in the East Midlands region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
A list of approved premises located in the Greater Manchester region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison rules before 31 May 2024.
Mandatory requirements and guidance for prison and probation staff involved in the recall, review and re-release of recalled prisoners.
Prescoed is a men’s open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the village of Coed-y-Paen, South Wales. It is managed jointly with Usk Prison.
A list of approved premises located in the Kent, Surrey & Sussex region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
This policy framework sets out the process for the security categorisation of adult male and young adult male offenders.
Nominate a Community Payback project to suggest what unpaid work offenders carry out locally; who to contact and what happens next
Guidance on applying for the early release of a sentenced prisoner, child or young person on compassionate grounds.
Complete this form to apply for S17 leave for a restricted patient being treated for mental health issues at your hospital.
Nottingham Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the East Midlands region.
Overhaul of learning behind bars to include specialist teaching staff, apprenticeships and digital reading tools.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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