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The Prison Crisis: Why Building More Jails Won’t Fix Our Broken System
The Justice Secretary’s announcement this week that prisons are 99% full and will run out of space entirely by November should serve as a wake-up call. Shabana Mahmood’s proposed solutions; 28-day recall limits and £4.7 billion for three new prisons reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of the crisis we face. The government admits that even with…
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Thank You Morpeth!
What an incredible year it’s been as the Mayor of Morpeth’s chosen charity! As our time as the Mayor’s charity comes to an end, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing support our community has shown, and the very generous cheque we were presented with on Wednesday night. From brain-teasing Quiz nights to Curry evenings,…
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The Four Pillars of Not Reoffending: A Framework for Lasting Change
At The Oswin Project, we understand that the journey from incarceration to successful reintegration is complex and multifaceted. Through our years of experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals, we’ve identified four essential pillars that form the foundation of lasting change and significantly reduce the likelihood of reoffending. 1. Stable Housing The importance of secure, stable…
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UK Prison System in Crisis: Parliament Report Reveals Serious Capacity Issues
The UK prison system is facing a significant crisis according to a recent report from Parliament’s Committee of Public Accounts. Released in March 2025, the fifteenth report of the 2024-25 session entitled “Prison estate capacity” paints a concerning picture of overcrowding, delayed expansion plans, and deteriorating conditions that are affecting both prisoner rehabilitation and value…
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Understanding the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill
The Oswin Project has been closely following the recent debate over the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill published on April 1st, 2025. This bill represents a significant moment in criminal justice policy that has implications for our work supporting rehabilitation and reintegration. What is the bill about? The bill aims to prevent sentencing guidelines from…
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Our Wellbeing Walk
Our staff, volunteers and Oswinners gathered together in the countryside for some fresh air and exercise, for our first Wellbeing Walk at the weekend. This walk provided a valuable opportunity for everyone involved with our charity to spend relaxed, quality time together outside of the workplace, whilst enjoying the Northumberland Countryside. Like many charities in…
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The Times Crime and Justice Commission: A Comprehensive Review of Britain’s Criminal Justice System
The Times newspaper has recently published an extensive report from its Crime and Justice Commission, which spent a year examining the state of Britain’s criminal justice system. The Oswin Project contributed to the work of the Commission. This comprehensive investigation, chaired by Times journalist Rachel Sylvester, reveals a system in deep crisis – from overcrowded…
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The Oswin Project Response to the Independent Sentencing Review’s Interim Report
The recently published interim report on sentencing trends confirms what we at the Oswin Project see every day – our current approach to imprisonment isn’t working. The report shows that 37.2% of people leaving prison reoffend, with this figure rising to 56.9% for those serving short sentences. These statistics aren’t just numbers. They represent thousands…
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Chris interviewed for Tyne Tees TV
Chris, our Assistant Mentor Manager was interviewed on tonight’s Tyne Tees evening news programme, as part of a piece on Prisoner’s mental health. The piece was based on a recent report by PACT on the numbers of prisoners needing help with their mental health, or to recieve psychiatric care.
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Christmas in Prison
It was daunting preparing for Christmas in Prison, but we began to turn the landing into a colourful Christmas haven. Well, as much as we could. My friend would sit in her cell at night, creating silver angels and stars and I would make paperchains out of the crisp packets and coloured paper we collected.…
