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The growing number of older people in prison and the challenges this presents has been highlighted in the media. STV news visited HMP Glenochil and spoke with Prison Officers about their experiences working with an ageing prison population.

  • Prison News

A group of barbers in HMP Perth complete mental health training as a way of supporting their peers

  • Prison News

Monthly 'Veterans Breakfast' events are being held in the prison to support people in custody who previously served in the armed forces.

  • Prison News

The Scottish Prison Service's former Interim Director of Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement has been awarded a CBE.

  • Staff News

A new partnership between SPS and Scottish Autism has been recognised at this years Scottish Charity Awards

  • Prison News

US-based charity, Prison Education Project spend a week leading classes in HMP Edinburgh

  • Prison News

AA meetings have been running in HMP Barlinnie since 1960, making it the longest prison AA meeting in western Europe

  • Prison News

Staff and prisoners from HMP Perth and HMP&YOI Polmont have been helping educate young people about the dangers of knife crime

  • Prison News

A new partnership between HMP Castle Huntly and Tayside Contracts will see a range of work placements become available for individuals in custody nearing the end of their sentence.