2022-23 Parc prison self-harm incidents doubled to 1,088, with overall men's prison self-harm incidents in England & Wales increasing by 25%.
Self-harm incidents in Parc prison, Bridgend, doubled, rising from 1,088 in 2022-23, with overall self-harm incidents in men's prisons in England and Wales increasing by 25%. The number of incidents in Parc prison was 852 per 1,000 prisoners, compared to expected levels of 600. Overcrowding in some prisons may contribute to this issue, as 81% of Usk prisoners and 79% of Swansea prisoners were in overcrowded accommodation.
July 28, 2024
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