With the prison population expected to exceed 100,000 by 2029, a report said that workforce reforms are critical to addressing systemic issues.
Operators of British prisons should implement a mandatory registration system for prison officers, similar to the requirement for nurses, as part of essential reforms to prison management, a charity has proposed.
The PRT said that the prison officer role, unlike that of a nurse, “carries life and death importance” and requires regular skills training.
Currently, no formal qualifications are required to become a prison officer. Applicants must pass a series of tests and then undergo a 12-week training programme, which covers law, security protocols and first aid.
The proposed new register…
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