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Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive, has praised the "humility and empathy" of officers working in the most challenging circumstances, as the Scottish Prison Service published its latest annual report. 

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The Scottish Prison Service today launch their new Mental Health Strategy for 2024-34.

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A group of archaeologists have uncovered a significant find at the site of the new HMP Highland.

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HMP Edinburgh welcomed over 300 family members to enjoy a range of activities as part of their annual ‘Family Week’. 

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SPS' ground-breaking community custody units for women have been recognised on the European stage. 

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Plans for the Emergency Early Release of people in our care.

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A new space dedicated to supporting people in custody with issues such as bereavement, mental health and parenting, has opened.

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The Scottish Prison Service has launched a new strategy aimed at supporting families and, in particular, the children of those in our care.

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A new wellbeing room for staff, named in memory of a former Governor, has been opened at HMP Dumfries.

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