Neil Samworth Prison Reform

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Yet he persevered in his quest. "I still have friends who work there, and it's a mess; I wanted an opportunity to share with others what it's really like," Samworth remarked. Chapter 8 Impact on the Prison System Samworth’s prison reform proposals Neil Samworth outlines various recommendations for reforming the prison service. Staff training should focus more on practical experience, such as shadowing officers, rather than being overly academic. Sentences need to be revised to match the seriousness and consequences of crimes. Education for prisoners should begin with foundational literacy skills, while vocational training should focus on trades like plastering and manufacturing. To decrease the prison population, they should consider implementing …show more content…
He suggested that the prisons minister should stay in the position for a few years to maintain stability in the system. Refuting prison stereotypes According to Neil Samworth, Stangweways was a very strange workplace where violent and terrifying incidents broke up periods of monotony and tedium. He said that the high-security Cat A wing of HMP Manchester was a haven for cocky inmates and a breeding ground for gangsters and other serious criminals. Neil informed The Sun that two men from a well-known Manchester crime family manipulated the prison phone system to secure placement in the Cat A wing. He stated that they were aware of being monitored and preferred to be in Category A. They simulated planning an escape over the phone. Neil criticized the inaccurate depictions of the prison system in movies and TV shows. According to him, male rape is a rare occurrence and the myths about prison showers are false. PlayStations in correctional facilities There are differing opinions on whether life in prison is too easy for inmates, but Neil Samworth disagrees with this