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Operational policy for prison staff supporting women experiencing: Pregnancy, birth, the post-natal period, applications for a prison MBUs place and separation from children up to 2.
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
When someone arrives at prison they have at least one interview and…
Prisoners who follow rules can earn privileges. This is called the…
Prisoners get the same healthcare and treatment as anyone outside of…
Staff are trained to spot prisoners at risk of bullying, suicide or…
Women who give birth in prison can keep their baby for the first 18 months…
Courses are normally available to help prisoners get new skills, for…
The Government plans to reduce the number of women in custody by using early intervention and tackling the root causes of offending, the Lord Chancellor announced today.
Policy and guidance on the security categorisation of women offenders.
The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of: Esther Beresford; Deborah Brayshaw; Lisa Hackett; Tom Ketteley; Claire Wiggins; Laura Vincent and; Glynis Williams as Chairs of Mother and Baby Units, for 5 years from 1 October 2024.
Bronzefield is a privately run female prison in Ashford, Middlesex.
Drake Hall is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, for women aged 18 and over.
Gender specific rules and guidance for prison and probation staff on how to manage and support women in custody and the community.
Low Newton is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Brasside, near Durham, for women aged 18 and over.
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