Trainee prison staff to benefit from new mentor scheme in England and Wales

Exclusive: Enable programme will provide support on how to handle complex relationships with inmates A new programme of instruction and support will be given to trainee prison officers to help them avoid being manipulated into illicit relationships by experienced criminals. The Prison Service in England and Wales is developing the scheme, which will offer mentors and advice to trainee officers on how to handle complex relationships with prisoners. Continue reading...

By Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor