Term 2 Lecture 4- Women, Children and Young People in Prison Flashcards
What are the key readings?
The Corston Report
What are the key points from the Corston Report about women in prison?
Most women do not commit crime
Women with a history of violence are over-represented
Women have lower involvement in serious violence, criminal damage and professional crime Women prisoners are more likely to be primary caregivers
30% of women lose their accommodation which in prison
What are the key characteristics from women in prison according to the Corston Report?
Most women were mothers
Some women were pregnant
Many were drug users
They often looked thin and unwell
They have been sexually, emotionally and physically abused
Many were not in control of their lives
Many did not have many choices
What are the recommendation from the Corston Report?
CJS must prioritise their preparation to implement gender equality duty and transform the way they deliver services for women
Government should announce 6 months to replace existing women’s prison
Strip searching should be reduced
Conditions should be hygienic
How many children get sent to YOIS?
73%
What is the primary focus on YOIs?
To provide a secure environment where young offenders can serve their sentences while also receiving education, training, and rehabilitation services aimed at addressing the underlying causes of their offending behaviour
What are the staff in YOIs trained to do?
To work with young offenders and provide support and guidance to help them make positive changes in their lives to create a supportive environment
How many children get sent to STCs?
17%
How many children get sent to SCHs?
10%
Where will young people aged 18-21 be held in?
A YOIs or within an adult prison
What are secure training centres?
Holding places where young children are if they have been remanded or sentenced to court where they receive a education curriculum and it has the prison infrastructure
What do STCs accommodate?
Vulnerable children between the age 12-17
What are secure children’s homes?
Specialized residential facilities that provide secure accommodation and care for children and young people who are deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others, or who are at risk of harm from others
How much do SCHs spend on the child?
£250k per year
What occurred during COVID in YOIs and STCs?
Operated at 50% capacity
Who has jurisdiction in YOIs and STCs?
OFSTED
What is the primary focus of SCHs?
Provide a therapeutic and nurturing environment Addressing issues and improve their well-being
Custodial ethos, the needs of the child and the welfare
What do the staff in SCHs trained to do?
To work with children and young people who may have challenging behaviours or complex needs.
They aim to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where residents can develop positive relationships and work towards positive outcomes
How many white people were sentenced into custody 2010 compared to 2019?
77% decrease (Ministry of Justice)
How many BAME people were sentenced into custody 2010 compared to 2019?
22.5% increase
What did David Lammy say about the outcomes for BAME individuals?
BAME individuals are more likely to receive harsher sentences, receive worse treatment from staff and peers, feel less safe and have less access to activities outside of the cell
What is the youth custody population by sex in 2019?
31 girls in custodial institutions causing vulnerabilities in girls
How many women represent the prison population?
4%- 2024
What does it suggest that women are overlooked in research about prison?
Suggests that prison have been designed for men by men without acknowledging the needs of women in prison
