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		Family Friendly Prison Challenge - 13 Oct 08
		Action for Prisoners' Families (APF) is once again challenging prisons to run a family friendly event during October as part of the Family Friendly Challenge.

		New offender behaviour scheme piloted – 18 Sep 08
		Prisons Minister David Hanson has announced the pilot of a new Compact outlining the level of behaviour expected from prisoners and offenders in the community.

		Keppel Unit to open in October 2008 - 16 Sep 08
		The Keppel Unit, a new space for young people with learning and behavioural needs at HMYOI Wetherby in West Yorkshire, is scheduled to open in October 2008.

		Prison Service performance ratings published - 26 Aug 08
		The prison performance ratings for Quarter 1 2008/09 have been published.

		Prison Service Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08 - 21 Jul 08
		The Prison Service Annual Report and Accounts covering the financial year 2007-2008 has been published.

		NOMS Agency Framework Document - 17 Jul 08
		The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) Agency Framework Document, which outlines the Services' obligations and the freedoms it has to deliver them, has now been agreed.

		International Profile of Women's Prisons – 24 Jun 08
		An International Profile of Women's Prisons and the provision of healthcare for women in prison has been completed by the International Institute for Prison Studies at King's College.

		Prison Officer of the Year 2008 winner – 20 Jun 08
		The seventh annual Prison Officer of the Year award has been announced along with the winners from each category.

		Jack Straw reiterates the purpose of prison - 17 Jun 08
		Justice Secretary Jack Straw reiterated that the purpose of prison is ‘punishment and reform' when he visited HMP Stocken to officially open new accommodation and four new workshops last week.

		Queen's Awards for NOMS staff – 16 Jun 08
		Staff from across NOMS have received awards in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2008.

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