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18 January 2017 Dr Michelle Butler Queen’s University Belfast The N.I. Prison Reform Programme: Progress Made and Challenges Remaining 18 January 2017 Dr Michelle Butler Queen’s University Belfast

Prison Reform Programme

Achievements Greater focus on rehabilitation, resettlement and desistance. Increased cooperation and engagement with outside agencies to support change. Reduced numbers on remand, fine default, young males and females. More cost-effective. Prison estate improvements and planned reconfiguration.

Challenges Remaining Ongoing resourcing difficulties due to wider fiscal situation. Managing ‘separated prisoners’, severe mental ill health and personality disorders. Strengthening relationships between staff and management as well as enhancing leadership. Ensuring Northern Ireland Prison Service and outside agencies work effectively together and recognise how all contribute to the culture, environment and prison reform programme. Greater use of data to judge performance.

Spotlight: Prisoner-Prisoner Assaults

Spotlight: Prisoner-Staff Assaults

Spotlight: Deaths in Custody Year Northern Ireland England & Wales* Scotland* 2009/2010 0.7 2.1 2.6 2010/2011 2.0 2.4 2011/2012 3.5 2.2 2.8 2012/2013 4.5 2.3 2013/2014 1.6 2.7 3.1 2014/2015 1.7 2.9 2015/2016 1.3 3.8 Average * These figures refer to the calendar year rather than the financial year

Penal Reforms: Research Evidence ‘Paradox of Reform’ – can lead to periods of instability, friction, tension and violence until a new equilibrium and predictability of regime is found. Reforms may falter if the following are not recognised and addressed: The cost of reforms (expense and efficiency of system) Limitations of the penal institutions (e.g. design, size, etc.) Political reality of imprisonment Institutional interests and the experiences of those working in prisons Tendency to view change management as universal rather than a specific process, contributing to a lack of ‘buy in’ and cultural applicability.

Recommendations If using outcomes based accountability: Consider including outcomes focused on communication, consultation and engagement with those working and detained in prison. Appreciate how fiscal challenges restrict reform efforts Allow time for ‘paradox of reform’ effects to be overcome Ensure outcomes for different organisations are complimentary, compatible with the overall reform programme and promote interagency cooperation and efficiency. Outcomes should be within the control of the organisation e.g. should prisons be judged on re-offending rates? Data should take account of the prison population and facilitate comparisons with other jurisdictions. Need for qualitative measures as well as quantitative. What gets measured gets done so choose carefully.

Thanks for your attention. Questions? Email: michelle.butler@qub.ac.uk Telephone: 028-90973956 Twitter: @MichelleBQUB