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Scotland's prisons celebrate 315 Koestler Awards
Individuals in custody have secured an impressive 315 awards at this year's Koestler Arts Awards, including 11 Platinum, 13 Gold, 23 Silver and 36 Bronze awards.
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Prison News
HMP Grampian unveils new mural created by women in custody
Women in custody at HMP Grampian have unveiled a new mural and creative writing project celebrating strength, resilience and womanhood.
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Prison News
HMP Glenochil's Greenspace Programme featured in The Courier
HMP Glenochil's Greenspace Programme, a nature-based wellbeing initiative delivered in partnership with the University of Stirling, is having a positive impact on men in custody. Find out more.
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Prison News
Helping Families Stay Connected at HMP Edinburgh
1919 magazine visits HMP Edinburgh to explore the opportunities on offer to strengthen family connections and ensure children have a positive experience when visiting a loved one in prison.
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Prison News
SPS appoints new Deputy Chief Executives
The Scottish Prison Service has announced two new executive leadership appointments as it responds to ongoing pressures across Scotland’s prison estate
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Prison News
STV Highlights Life-Changing Prison-to-Rehab Pathway
The experiences of Kim, Bobbi and Kelly show how the Prison-to-Rehab pathway is helping people rebuild their lives through recovery, peer support and the opportunity to move to residential rehabilitation directly from prison.
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Prison News
Batonrigg parkrun makes history at HMP Shotts
The world's first Friday parkrun is having a positive impact on those taking part at HMP Shotts, where weekly events are helping people in custody and staff improve their wellbeing, build confidence and celebrate personal achievement together.
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Prison News
HMP Glasgow hits an important milestone
Risers are being erected for the five planned houseblocks at HMP Glasgow, which will provide safe and secure accommodation for 1,344 people in the city.
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Major Projects
HMP Low Moss Officer Honoured with Butler Trust Award
Officer Lauren Brogan of HMP Low Moss has received a prestigious Butler Trust Award in recognition of her work in the prison's in-house radio station
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