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		Prison Service takes part in Anti-Bullying week 17 - 21 Nov 08
		The Prison Service is taking part in this year's Anti-Bullying week to promote awareness of bullying and the harm it causes.

		‘My Visit' booklet for prisoners' children launched – 04 Nov 08
		The Prison Advice and Care Trust (pact) has officially launched its new booklet for prisoners' children, 'My Visit', at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

		Justice Awards success for NOMS - 27 Oct 08
		National Offender Management Service (NOMS) staff won two awards and took the runner-up position in five further categories at the 2008 Justice Awards.

		NOMS staff in Justice Awards 2008 final – 20 Oct 08
		The Justice awards, now in their fifth year, recognise exceptional achievement among staff and volunteers working in criminal justice.

		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.

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