How and to what extent can digital technology in prisons assist staff and our understanding of the needs of our workforce?
Background
We want to provide decent, safe and secure accommodation that supports individuals in their rehabilitation. We want to reduce levels of violence and self-harm and develop the evidence on what structures and interventions can help improve outcomes for individuals in prison.
Next steps
We can be contacted at the following email address: evidence_partnerships@justice.gov.uk.
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Digital in-cell support for isolated, digitally excluded prisoners within UK prisons
Covid-19 is having a major impact on the UK prison system. Our primary concern at this time of great uncertainty is the health and well being of those in our most vulnerable communities. Prisoners can no longer receive v...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically addresses the use of digital technology in prisons to support education and well-being of prisoners.
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Supporting functional skills for prisoners using secure laptops in cell
Coracle is delighted to have been awarded an Inclusive Innovation Grant from Innovate UK. The grant will allow us to further develop our in cell laptops technology to support learners in improving their basic numeracy an...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on improving functional skills for prisoners using secure laptops in cells, aligning with the question's emphasis on understanding the needs of the workforce.
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Design tools for healthy prison environments
Matter Architecture is leading a project to develop a set of design tools for improving rehabilitation through the architecture of prison environments. Together with Space Works we are connecting evidence from the field ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on designing tools for improving rehabilitation through the architecture of prison environments, aligning with the question's goal of understanding the needs of the workforce and promoting better health and wellbeing for all users.