Prison overcrowding - THE CONSEQUENCES

 Brutal working and living conditions have brutal results-
EPSU FACT SHEET 2
Prison Action day 28 February 2008
The CONSEQUENCES of Prison Overcrowding in the EU
Greater risks of the spread of infectious diseases for prisoners and for prison staff
Greater risk of bullying, violence and suicides in prisons
Increased stress and isolation of prison staff
Prison Officers reduced to role of ‘enforcer’ as space for rehabilitation programmes cut
High turnover of healthcare staff. Lack of (...)

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