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Too many children face short-term remand as processes fail them
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A new report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons finds that children are too often held in custody while awaiting trial or sentencing, even when professionals believe they could be safely and more cost-effectively managed in the community.
Safety, well-being and hope: why family contact is so important to prisoners
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In March we published a thematic review on the untapped potential of family contact in prisons. Sam Rasor, one of the researchers on the project, spent several weeks speaking to prisoners, finding out about the people who were most important to them and why keeping in touch mattered so much.
Clarity, accessibility and impact: improving our inspection reports
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This month you may notice a few changes to some of our reports. Tamsin Williamson, Head of Communications and Publications, explains why.