Peterborough Prison faces staff turnover, shortages, homelessness, overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and illicit substances, with 700 men recalled for breaking community supervision rules within a year.

Peterborough Prison faces significant challenges, including high staff turnover (1/3 unavailable for duty), staff shortages, lack of housing support for released prisoners (30% homeless), overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and easy access to illicit substances. A recent inspection report revealed that the prison's release and resettlement process has been criticized, with 700 men recalled to prison within a year for breaking community supervision rules. The report also highlighted a lack of data on the homeless status of former prisoners three months post-release.

April 09, 2024
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