Lords have tabled fresh proposals in a bid to convince Labour to help almost 2,500 prisoners trapped on cruel indefinite jail terms

For Anna Vignoles the value in higher education comes from the diversity and range of what it does, and may not be measurable in a single metric

Prisoner victimization introduces significant challenges to penal institutions worldwide. Researchers across the globe already provided extensive knowledge on risk factors from community crime theo...

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At a far-flung prison in Virginia, conditions are so inhumane that those imprisoned there are setting themselves ablaze in protest—and to assert their humanity.

Families of people in prison: towards a sociological understanding of stigma Editor: Anna Kotova Context: Stigma is a well-documented phenomenon within research on families of people in prison. ...

Editorial: A performative ‘tough on crime’ approach by politicians has been both ineffective and ruinously expensive

Reports are revealing the true harm done by incarcerating women under the guise of protecting them, writes Eva Wiseman

Abstract. Children who offend generally receive community sentences, to help them overcome difficulties whilst naturally addressing offending behaviour; ho

No one would disagree that the prison system is in crisis. The upcoming sentencing review presents us with a chance for real change.

This chapter introduces and reflects on the creation of a new complaint system in the prisons of Belgium. Since 1 October 2020, prisoners can file complaints with the newly created Complaint and Appea...

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Dear Committee Members, As part of the faculty review process, I am pleased to report to you on my work. In this letter, I will offer information ...

Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal? · Episode

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Prisoners Week invites us to consider the human stories within our justice system. Conversations about criminal justice often simmer with cynicism and emotional complexity. Proportionate punishment fo...

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