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Debt - Failing to plan is planning to fail
Resolving debt can be difficult even in normal circumstances and for anyone inside prison the challenges are compounded by the difficulty and delays in outside communication. However, the net result for prisoners who overlook their financial situation may be more serious than expected. Debts are low on the priority list of anyone who is at risk of imprisonment as the focus will naturally be on the legal process and the consequences.
You are not alone
For many, the festive period is a time of fun and happiness, but we understand that for people in prison this can be more challenging, especially as the season is also for thinking about friends and families. Those in custody are away from home and some of us may have uniquely personal reasons why the coming months may be difficult, especially as we are still emerging from past COVID restrictions around this period.
Is your cell up to scratch?
It is a legal requirement under section 14 of the Prison Act 1952 that any accommodation in prisons and young offender institutions must have been certified before it can be used to hold people overnight. The Certified Prisoner Accommodation Policy Framework sets out the minimum requirement. Below we have included some key details from the Accommodation Standard within this policy, though be aware there is more detail within the policy.
The Inspector Calls
Every month, Inside Time lists the latest inspection reports for UK prisons.
What do parole changes mean for you?
This year has been a time of great change for the Parole Board and the whole parole system. We do understand that multiple changes can be confusing, so I wanted to briefly set out some of the recent changes and what they mean. The Parole Board’s mode of working has changed significantly since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020.
Inside Health: The Scrotum
Continuing with our Movember theme from last month we want to talk about Men’s Health! We hope, by exploring some very common problems that affect men of all ages, it will bust some myths and build your confidence about what to look out for and when to ask for help, or to get a loved one to get checked over. What is the scrotum? The scrotum is the bag of skin that holds and helps protect the testicles.
Yes Minister!
On 16 November, I was invited to speak at the Hidden Entrepreneur event held at HMP Thorn Cross.
Tips for applying to PET
If you are planning to apply to Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) for a distance learning course, or you have applied before and were unsuccessful, give yourself a head start by reading this article before you complete your form. PET’s application form has 10 sections. To make sure your application has a chance of success you need to read and answer all the questions carefully and fully – a one line answer will not do.
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