26/07/2007
NI prison's visitor facilities praised
Facilities for young children visiting parents in Northern Ireland’s prisons have been praised in a report released recently.
A detailed survey of visitors to Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) establishments, based on personal interviews, revealed that more than half of respondents regarded the facilities and services provided as very good.
The Director of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Robin Masefield said the results of the survey were broadly encouraging.
In a statement released earlier this week, Mr Masefield said: “The report shows that a sizeable majority of visitors are happy with the services provided. What is particularly pleasing is the positive response to our Child Centred Visits, which make a real difference to helping prisoners maintain relationships with their children.”
The survey also pointed to deficiencies in services for older children, with 65% of respondents regarding facilities for teenagers as poor.
The report showed that more than two thirds of visitors were interested in getting involved with assisting prisoners prepare for reintegration into society.
(SB/SP)
A detailed survey of visitors to Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) establishments, based on personal interviews, revealed that more than half of respondents regarded the facilities and services provided as very good.
The Director of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Robin Masefield said the results of the survey were broadly encouraging.
In a statement released earlier this week, Mr Masefield said: “The report shows that a sizeable majority of visitors are happy with the services provided. What is particularly pleasing is the positive response to our Child Centred Visits, which make a real difference to helping prisoners maintain relationships with their children.”
The survey also pointed to deficiencies in services for older children, with 65% of respondents regarding facilities for teenagers as poor.
The report showed that more than two thirds of visitors were interested in getting involved with assisting prisoners prepare for reintegration into society.
(SB/SP)
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