‘Basic lack of decency’ driving self-harm in women’s prisons, report says
Inspectorate points to challenges including ban on using washing machines for knickers and difficulties with family contactWomen in prison are resorting to self-harm because of “astonishing gaps” in basic services including strict time limits when contacting their children and bans from using washing machines for dirty underwear, according to a watchdog’s report.A survey of women in prisons in England found that “the frustrations of day-to-day life” and a “lack of basic care” were driving many to hurt themselves. Continue reading...
Inspectorate points to challenges including ban on using washing machines for knickers and difficulties with family contact
Women in prison are resorting to self-harm because of “astonishing gaps” in basic services including strict time limits when contacting their children and bans from using washing machines for dirty underwear, according to a watchdog’s report.
A survey of women in prisons in England found that “the frustrations of day-to-day life” and a “lack of basic care” were driving many to hurt themselves. Continue reading...
