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Prisons
Dear prisons minister James Timpson… Every prisoner should have the opportunity to be creative

Dear prisons minister James Timpson… Every prisoner should have the opportunity to be creative
'It was a long, dark night of the soul': What the first 24 hours in prison is really like

'It was a long, dark night of the soul': What the first 24 hours in prison is really like
Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness

Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness
'People in prison need art, music and reading': Inside the prison libraries that break down walls

'People in prison need art, music and reading': Inside the prison libraries that break down walls
Feeling like change in the UK isn't possible? Let these 28 purposeful campaigns prove otherwise

Feeling like change in the UK isn't possible? Let these 28 purposeful campaigns prove otherwise
Prisoners could be released 60 days early to ease prison overcrowding

Prisoners could be released 60 days early to ease prison overcrowding
Fixing prison overcrowding may not be a vote-winner – but it's essential to keep people safe

Fixing prison overcrowding may not be a vote-winner – but it's essential to keep people safe
How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there's more to life than crime

How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there's more to life than crime
Yes, some prisoners will be released early before Christmas – but it can actually make victims safer

Yes, some prisoners will be released early before Christmas – but it can actually make victims safer
Time star Jodie Whittaker slams prison service for failing women: 'Surely there's a better system'

Time star Jodie Whittaker slams prison service for failing women: 'Surely there's a better system'
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
Scotland has the perfect antidote to ex-prisoners' reoffending rates

Scotland has the perfect antidote to ex-prisoners' reoffending rates
Top 5 books about the prison system, chosen by Andy West
