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Catherine visits HMP High Down

Posted by Susan T on September 12, 2023, 10:02 am

The princess will shadow a family during a normal visit, starting with the security procedures that must be followed before visitors are allowed to enter the institution, a Category C men's prison and young offender institution housing around 1,100 prisoners.

She will hear about the impact this has on families and will learn about the recent efforts HMP High Down has put into practice to make the experience more positive for children in particular.

Later serving prisoners working with The Forward Trust will discuss with Kate their experiences and the support they are receiving from the charity and prison.

Link: Daily Mail

Re: Catherine visits HMP High Down

Posted by Martha on September 12, 2023, 11:01 am, in reply to "Catherine visits HMP High Down"

These programs sound wonderful. I wonder what their long-term success rate is?

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Re: Catherine visits HMP High Down

Posted by karenl on September 12, 2023, 7:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Catherine visits HMP High Down"

Yes, it is. Incarceration of a parent is traumatic for the children and even more traumatic if both parents are incarcerated and HRH is bringing this to light. In addition, she's not only focusing on addiction, but showing that there is help for those addicted and in prison and there can be great success not only overcoming addiction, but a career resulting from training.
It would be interesting to learn the long term success rates.

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