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Prison Service News (Magazine)

Prison Service News magazine features all the latest news, views and developments from HM Prison Service including policy initiatives and emerging front line programmes. An essential read for anyone working in the criminal justice system.

In the current issue...

		Developments for disabled prisoners
		PSN takes a look at provision for prisoners with disabilities and discovers that a partnership approach including NOMS, Offender Health and the Prison Reform Trust is resulting in some positive examples of joint working.

		All creatures great and small
		HMP Kirkham is this year's winner of the Prison Service Wildlife Award supported by the Christian Churches. Farms and Gardens Manager Stephen Horrocks tells PSN how they did it.

		Violence reduction rewarded
		The Prison Officer of the Year awards recognise outstanding work across the Service. This year's Prison Officer of the Year is Dom Chapman, winner of the safer custody category. A look at her work reveals why.

		Doing thyme
		The Clink restaurant at HMP High Down is providing prisoners with excellent training and job prospects. PSN finds out the aims behind this innovative project.


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		April/May 2009 Number 264

		February/March 2009 Number 263

		December 2008/January 2009 Number 262

		September/October 2008 Number 261

		July/August 2008 Number 260

		May/June 2008 Number 259

		March/April 2008 Number 258

		January/February 2008 Number 257

		November/December 2007 Number 256

Prison Service News (Magazine)

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