WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN PRISON

Question 1

3 institutional options for those under 18

Answer 1

young offenders institute
secure training centre
secure childrens home

Question 2

options for anyone aged 18-21

Answer 2

YOI for young adults

within an adult prison

Question 3

women in prison population

Answer 3

december 2019 - 3783 (less than 5% of prison population)

womens prisons make up 10% of prisons

Question 4

key issues relating to womens incarceration

Answer 4

• 58% are reconvicted 1 year after leaving prison
• 4% were in paid employment 6 weeks after release
• represent 10% of women who self harmed

Question 5

female pathways into crime statistics

Answer 5

• 46% reported a history of domestic abuse
• 70% require clinical detoxification before entering prison
• 46% attempted suicide
• 1/7 have a psychotic disorder

Question 6

pregnancy and childcare

Answer 6

• women who give birth in prison can keep the baby up to 18 months
• if you have a child under 18 months you can apply to bring it to prison
• estimated 2 babies born in prison each week
  monitored by OFSTED