Menu
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)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 December 2024
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested In Holywood On Drug Charges Police have arrested a man on a number of drug offences following a stop and search of a vehicle in Holywood. A variety of Class A, B and C drugs, along with a large amount of cash were seized during the search which took place on Friday, December 13, in the Old Holywood Road area at 6.30pm.
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested In Holywood On Drug Charges Police have arrested a man on a number of drug offences following a stop and search of a vehicle in Holywood. A variety of Class A, B and C drugs, along with a large amount of cash were seized during the search which took place on Friday, December 13, in the Old Holywood Road area at 6.30pm.
16 December 2024
NICVA Survey Highlights Employer's Worry Over National Insurance
Seventy-six percent of organisations expect major financial impacts from the UK Government's planned increase in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on the voluntary and community sector, according to research from the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA).
NICVA Survey Highlights Employer's Worry Over National Insurance
Seventy-six percent of organisations expect major financial impacts from the UK Government's planned increase in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on the voluntary and community sector, according to research from the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA).
13 December 2024
Tougher Animal Welfare Laws Planned For Northern Ireland
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has outlined plans for significant animal welfare reforms in Northern Ireland. Key proposals include introducing a version of Lucy's Law to ban the third-party sale of puppies and kittens, outlawing the use of shock collars, and mandating microchipping for cats.
Tougher Animal Welfare Laws Planned For Northern Ireland
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has outlined plans for significant animal welfare reforms in Northern Ireland. Key proposals include introducing a version of Lucy's Law to ban the third-party sale of puppies and kittens, outlawing the use of shock collars, and mandating microchipping for cats.
13 December 2024
Ban On Single-Use Vapes Coming To Northern Ireland
A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes will come into effect in Northern Ireland on 1 June 2025. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir announced the decision, aligning with similar bans in Scotland, Wales, and England. The move aims to address the environmental impact of single-use vapes, which are often discarded and contribute to litter.
Ban On Single-Use Vapes Coming To Northern Ireland
A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes will come into effect in Northern Ireland on 1 June 2025. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir announced the decision, aligning with similar bans in Scotland, Wales, and England. The move aims to address the environmental impact of single-use vapes, which are often discarded and contribute to litter.
05 November 2021
Justice Minister Attends NIPS Memorial Service
Justice Minister Naomi Long has attended the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) Annual Memorial Service to remember officers who lost their lives in the course of duty. Minister Long said: "The annual Memorial Service is an important occasion for everyone associated with the Prison Service.
Justice Minister Attends NIPS Memorial Service
Justice Minister Naomi Long has attended the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) Annual Memorial Service to remember officers who lost their lives in the course of duty. Minister Long said: "The annual Memorial Service is an important occasion for everyone associated with the Prison Service.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, these heavy at times. Strong southerly winds, with gales in the evening across eastern counties. Winds easing and becoming westerly through the early hours. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
