Research by Imperial College London and the Howard League for Penal Reform provides an insight into how Prison Governors view the impact of prison. A copy of the report can be seen at - http://www.howardleague.org/fileadmin/howard_league/user/pdf/Research/The_reality_of_short_term_prison_sentences_-_press.pdf and on the right side of this blog under Comment and Opinion
Critically, PGA members’ views about the ability of the prison service to address the key re-offending pathway of Attitudes, Thinking and Behaviour is damning. Yet, unless we facilitate a positive change in the thoughts and feelings of offenders, their behaviour will remain the same; this surely applies to us all.
As I have highlighted repeatedly in previous blog entries, staff training is the key to this process. Without a major change in understanding, ethos and provision to meet this pathway, re-offending rates will remain stubbornly high.
Reducing re-offending and social exclusion through innovative training; promoting increased understanding, personal change and skill sets necessary when working with marginalised groups, challenging behaviour and poor motivation. Promoting public debate surrounding the reduction of crime and re-offending, particularly former military veteran offenders. Engaging society and encouraging greater understanding and responsibility.
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