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The number of sexual assaults reported in prison saw a notable increase between 2012 and 2014, from 113 incidents in 2012, to 170 incidents in 2013, and 228 in 2014.
Ministry of Justice (MOJ) research and analysis.
An independent review into the role of sport in the justice system.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Recommendations from the Prison Service Pay Review Body on operational Prison Service staff pay and allowances in England and Wales.
HMPPS developed two programmes for convicted extremists in England and Wales. This summary presents key findings from the study of the pilot programmes.
Findings from research that looked at the demand and use of illicit phones in prisons.
Four studies conducted to develop an evidence-based and systematic approach for the management of determinate sentenced prisoners on standard recall.
Study of the experience of electronic monitoring, and how this can be used most effectively to achieve best outcomes, including compliance, rehabilitation and desistance.
This research looked at the appropriateness of the minimum fitness levels that have been set and maintained for the Multi Stage Fitness Test for prison officers.
A study to understand what factors may affect the effectiveness of correctional rehabilitative services for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people.
Analysis of the 12-month proven reoffending outcomes for offenders given cautions under the adult out of court disposal pilot (2014 to 2015).
MOJ evaluation of findings from an England and Wales pilot (2014 to 15) for a simplified adult out of court disposals framework used by 3 police force areas.
This study explored the links between the risk and need profile of women on the prison and probation caseload and their later reoffending.
This study assesses the reoffending impact of increased release of prisoners on temporary licence.
The Offender Learning and Skills Service provides education and training to offenders in custody, with the aim of helping them gain skills and qualifications to get employment on release.
Research on the role of children’s representation in public family law proceedings.
Explores effects of offender characteristics on the reoffending impacts of short custodial sentences (<12 months) and court orders, and requirements imposed.
A summary of the findings of recent research relevant to family justice.
This year 1 post implementation review evaluates reforms introduced in April 2014 on how enforcement agents operate and the fees they charge.
This small scale research explored the prisoner’s perspective when staff are trained to use rehabilitative skills in everyday conversations.
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