Information Booklets and Leaflets
Our service occasionally produces booklets or information sheets covering a subject which we think prisoners would benefit from. Please see below those that are currently available.
Popular information booklets and leaflets
Information for women in prison for the first time
This information sheet contains information for women who think they may be going to prison. It covers what happens after court and when you arrive at prison and includes a checklist of things to prepare you. It may also be helpful to families, employers and people working with women in prison.
Extended sentences information sheet
This information sheet contains some information for people who have been convicted of some type of extended sentence – such as an Extended Determinate Sentence (EDS) or an Extended Sentence for Public Protection (EPP).
All information booklets and leaflets for prisoners
For people serving a life sentence
This information booklet is for people serving a life sentence. It includes an explanation of how a life sentence works, including things like categorisation, risk assessment and interventions. It also includes information about the parole process and being released on a life licence.
For women in prison for the first time
This information sheet contains information for women who think they may be going to prison. It covers what happens after court and when you arrive at prison and includes a checklist of things to prepare you. It may also be helpful to families, employers and people working with women in prison.
For prisoners with a disability
This booklet contains information for people with a disability in prison.
For people on licence for a sex offence
This booklet contains information for people convicted of a sex offence on release from prison. It may also be helpful to families, employers and people working with those convicted of a sex offence.
Human Rights booklet for prisoners
PRT has produced a human rights booklet for prisoners which explains your rights as a prisoner under the Human Rights Act. The booklet also provides information about cases which are important in a prison context, information about prison rules and guidance and information about where you can go for help and advice if you feel that you have not been able to access your rights.
