How a neurodiversity wing is helping prisoners

Did you know HMP Pentonville has its own neurodiversity wing?
Having this specific wing means staff can identify and treat prisoners with autism, brain-injury, learning difficulties and even dementia.
Providing neurodiverse prisoners with the support they need increases their chance of reintegrating back into society and reduces the likelihood of reoffending.
There is capacity for 45 prisoners in single cells, and they can benefit from additional support for up to 12 weeks. This ranges from small things like teaching a prisoner how to make a cup of tea, or providing earplugs to reduce noise, to helping them make better plans for coping and learning.
We spoke to Custodial Manager Fraser, who said: “We’ve seen a reduction in self-harm, violence, damage to cells, and staff assaults. The relationship between staff and prisoners is really good due to barriers being broken down, and prisoners knowing they’re supported.”
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[@hazellobo8783]

Good officers make such a difference.

[@darlenelambert4569]

My boy is a lifer..a good prison officer makes a difference..I did not get my video link visit on my son's birthday...planed well in advance! Also my birthday card two days late...the same person dealing with it on his house block..see what happens next week

[@johnweaver5321]

Well done to all those hard working Prison officers for the very difficult job that they do. 💯🤔👍

[@ironmage6105]

Could have used a wing like that in my younger days. Adhd is impossible to manage well in a typical prison setting. Mind you when I was HMP'd they seemed hell-bent on closing down any special programmes. Especially HMP based Drug Therapeutic Communities. I enrolled in one in 2002 after years of recidivism and haven't been back in 20 years. Bit silly removing funding for special programmes that actually work. Imo