Many women in prison or in contact with the criminal justice system have experienced past trauma, the effects of which can be long-lasting and affect the way in which an individual interacts with the system. We welcome the work the MoJ and HMPPS are doing to implement a trauma-informed approach across the female prison estate. We also welcome the mandatory training for staff, although it is unclear whether this covers operational staff only or extends to every person working on site.

Many women in prison or in contact with the criminal justice system have experienced past trauma, the effects of which can be long-lasting and affect the way in which an individual interacts with the system. We welcome the work the MoJ and HMPPS are doing to implement a trauma-informed approach across the female prison estate. We also welcome the mandatory training for staff, although it is unclear whether this covers operational staff only or extends to every person working on site. Type: conclusion | Number: 21 | Paragraph: 124 | Response status: accepted Government response: We accept this recommendation. HMPPS, with NHSE, have worked in partnership to complete a review of health and social care across the women’s estate to ensure equity and a better understanding of the current effectiveness of the existing women’s prison estate. The review is due to report in Autumn 2