Clive Chatterton, former governor of Styal women's prison, has been damning of the use of short term prison sentences for women. This morning (Friday 17th February) he was interviewed on Women's Hour. Luckily he was the first item on so if you listen from the start you won't have long to wait. Anyway, the show is here and it's a very interesting listen. Do remember that the link will probably only work for a week.
In addition, The Guardian reported his concerns too and the link to their piece is here.
This is a difficult topic, however listening this morning it seemed to me that it touches on many issues you may discuss in class and which I've mentioned on the blog previously; mental health, children in care and the length of sentences fitting the seriousness of the crime. Although the Corston report was published 5 years ago to look at these very issues, it would appear that little progress has been made.
If you'd like more information on any of the background studies mentioned you know what to do.
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