Peter Jones started the Prison Network to develop and agree best practice for the engagement, management and treatment of female and male offenders who are resident in the custodial setting and to identity and promote best practice in working with male and female offenders.

The aim of the group is to also identify, develop and produce research agendas in relation to the engagement, management and treatment of female and male offenders

Whilst doing this the group plan to conduct research in the engagement, management and treatment of female and male offenders who resident within the custodial setting.

There is a need to develop and identify expertise and a strong knowledge base in relation to the engagement, management and treatment of female and male offenders who are resident within the custodial setting

Objectives of Group.

• To pool expertise; share knowledge through networking, conferences and a virtual learning site
• To provide support to members of the network in there counselling practice
• To conduct relevant research in order to inform practice and development