Alarming figures from the Prison Inspectorate’s annual report

🔍 Alarming findings from the Prison Inspectorate’s latest report demand our attention:
The reality of UK prisons in 2024:
• 68% of prisoners spend most days confined to cells
• 24% get less than 2 hours outside their cells on weekdays
• Only 7% get the recommended 10+ hours of daily activity
• In reception prisons, 50% spend 22+ hours in cells on weekdays

The impact? Devastating.
– Limited access to education and training
– Reduced physical and mental wellbeing
– Weaker relationships with staff
– Higher likelihood of reoffending

This isn’t just a prison issue—it’s a societal one. Four years after initial COVID restrictions, our prisons still operate in ‘pandemic mode,’ functioning more as warehouses than rehabilitation centers.

At The Oswin Project, we believe that purposeful activity leads to meaningful rehabilitation. These findings reinforce why our work supporting ex-offenders into employment is more crucial than ever.

Want to be part of the solution? Connect with us to learn how your business can provide employment opportunities and help break the cycle of reoffending. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Data from the Prisons Inspectorate via this article. https://bit.ly/3AqVSo8

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