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Unlocking insights: how data can help transform prisons

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Sophie Riley, Head of HMI Prisons’ Research, Data and Thematics team, explains how the effective use of data in prisons can bring about improvements for prisoners and staff.

HMP Lowdham Grange: unsafe, violent and failing to address longstanding concerns

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An inspection of Lowdham Grange prison has revealed a further deterioration in outcomes for prisoners with critical and ongoing failures in safety.

Reports published 16 June

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Reports published on inspections of HMP Elmley and HMP Garth.

Safety and progression of children in young offender institutions is compromised by limited engagement with staff

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Children in young offender institutions (YOIs) have little opportunity to build vital relationships with staff that will help them address their offending, according to a new report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.

Reports published 9 June

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Report published on an inspection of HMP Fosse Way

HMP Warren Hill: Safe and supportive, but more work needed to tackle high recall rates

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A closed category C prison holding men serving long sentences, including life and imprisonment for public protection, was providing an impressively strong and supportive culture, with very little violence or drug use, according to inspectors.

Reports published 2 June

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Report published on an independent review of progress at HMP Erlestoke.

Reports published 27 May

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Report published on an independent review of progress at HMP Hull.