Contract 16970 - HMP & YOI Kirklevington Grange, Maturation, May 2019

Tender description

Support the acceleration of the maturation rates of younger prisoners to reduce the risk of further offending The aims of the project are: - To deliver direct individual support to an identified cohort of younger prisoners to support their journey towards sustained maturity to self-manage in the custodial environment; These men will generally be under 29, however it is possible (exceptionally) that some men outside of this age group may have specific maturity issues. - To accelerate maturity, a known risk factor for those in the criminal justice system and a barrier to desistance. - To support the understanding and confidence of prison staff around the maturation agenda through bespoke training and resources; - To leave a tangible legacy that can be maintained within 'business as usual' and scaled up as necessary.