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The official channel of the Scottish Prison Service, posting news and latest updates.
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Joined November 2012
.@STVNews recently visited HMP Glenochil to speak with Prison Officers about their experiences working with an ageing prison population. The cost of prison social care has risen significantly, from £636,000 in 2018, to almost £2.9 million last year.
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RT @SacroScotland: Thanks to @scottishprisons staff at HMP Kilmarnock for having us along to one of their Veterans’ Breakfasts. A great ini….
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RT @TherapetC: In North Lanarkshire: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐚 & 𝐙𝐚𝐜 were waiting patiently to begin their visit to 𝐇𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬. They share thi….
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RT @HMPJustVisiting: An exciting opportunity to be involved in making visits to loved ones in prison more positive!.17.5 hr post at HMP Dum….
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Earlier this month we welcomed @pressjournal to HMP Grampian, to meet with the first all-female cohort of the Greene King Training Academy. Read more:
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RT @PrisonTechnolog: 🚴♂️ Big shoutout to everyone at HMP Low Moss who took on the endurance cycling challenge for #MensHealthWeek!. Events….
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RT @RUBIKON_Centrum: K aktivitám české kanceláře Rescaled Movement patří zprostředkování zahraničních zkušeností s komunitním vězeňstvím če….
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In May, we issued a call for views as part of an independent review into our Talk To Me suicide prevention strategy. The final deadline for submissions has since been extended to 8 July 2025. More:
An independent review into our Talk To Me suicide prevention strategy is now underway, led by Professors Graham Towl and David Crighton. Views are being sought from those who have experience and expertise in this area. More info:.
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Eighty individuals in HMP Edinburgh have engaged in a week long programme of classes with US-based charity Prison Education Project. A first for SPS, the alternative classes ran alongside the regular academic timetable provided by @fifecollege . 👇.
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RT @SP_Justice: Thanks to @scottishprisons for hosting us at HMP Edinburgh today as part of the committee’s inquiry into the harm caused by….
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RT @AndersonRJM: 🚨 Great meeting at HMP/YOI Polmont today discussing Launchpad, our young person’s coaching programme 🚀. Still early days,….
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RT @TaysideContract: 📣 We are delighted to announce our partnership with HMP Castle Huntly in supporting the rehabilitation of low-risk pri….
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RT @PrisonTechnolog: Half-term can be a special time for families — even if you're apart. eMates Video Sessions help loved ones share smile….
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