Behind these walls of steel and stone, A crowded place, yet still alone The echoes bounce, the silence screams
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Our ‘agony aunt’ Georgia offers advice on personal problems Clients often ask me, “What is self-esteem?” It is a
Andrew Pritchard is truly a transformed man. Once the kingpin of a drug empire which flooded UK streets with
Prison changes people. How can we make it for the better? Prisons enter life in so many different ways.
In Inside Time’s monthly recipe column, a prison nutritionist provides ideas for creating your own tasty and wholesome dishes
Men serving long sentences at HMP Swaleside have produced a guide to help others in the same position. Their
I want to take this opportunity to share with you some of the work my Panel and I have
Failure by prisons to meet the basic needs of men and women in their care is fuelling an epidemic
Before there were prisons in this country, we had what were known as ‘Houses of Correction’. These were established
The Daily Mirror has expressed shock to have learned that some prisoners are permitted to keep pets in their
Drama, art and creative writing bring happiness – but also challenge prisoners to learn and redefine themselves Happy times
The last Conservative Cabinet minister to oversee prisons has admitted that political infighting prevented his party from tackling the
The Clink dates back to 1144, making it one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons. These days, its
When they said prisoners should be treated Strictly, this wasn’t what they had in mind! Jails are offering dance
The Black Hole of Calcutta There have been many deadly and brutal prisons throughout history, and we should not forget
Tacumbú prison in Paraguay is described as the most dangerous prison on earth, and it certainly deserves its reputation.
The sun is descending fast Over my future and over my past Waking with a sense of disbelief Day
Makala Prison, Democratic Republic of Congo The UK prison system is overcrowded, somewhat underfunded, and has a death rate
Over the past decade there has been a plethora of television documentaries on prisons. Some are good at giving
El Hongo, Mexico One thing I have noticed whilst writing this series is that it is not only ancient