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These figures have been drawn from administrative IT systems, which, as with any large-scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.

Mr. Hurd: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what evaluation he has made of the effectiveness of prison based cognitive behavioural treatment programmes on reconviction rates. [173537]

Mr. Hanson: There is considerable international evidence to support the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural treatment programmes in reducing reoffending. These research findings are based on systematic reviews which draw together all the available, high quality evidence in the field. Two of the more recent reviews were published within the last two years (Wilson et al., 2005; Washington State Institute for Public Policy, 2006).

UK research examining the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural programmes in prisons is limited and has produced mixed results (Friendship et al, 2002; Falshaw et al, 2003; Cann et al, 2003). These findings may be due to implementation failure or the research designs used which makes it difficult to attribute the outcomes directly to the impact of the intervention (Debidin, M. and Lovbakke, J, 2004). However, a qualitative study conducted in the UK in 2004 examined the programme experience of prisoners completing cognitive skills training (Clarke et al, 2004). Both prisoners and staff reported short-term benefits for prisoners such as improved prisoner behaviour; increased self-confidence; enhanced literacy skills and better interpersonal skills. Completion of cognitive skills also helped to prepare prisoners for other offending behaviour programmes.

The current RDS NOMS programme also includes further research on the effectiveness of other cognitive behavioural programmes based on rigorous research designs.

Secure Training Centre: Restraint Techniques

Dr. Vis: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many times handcuffs have been used on (a) boys and (b) girls in each secure training centre since January 2006. [173444]


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Mr. Hanson: The following table shows the use of handcuffs in secure training centres during the period January 2006 to October 2007 (the latest month for which figures are available). The figures were provided by the Youth Justice Board.

Male Female

Hassockfield

30

15

Oakhill

4

5

Rainsbrook(1)

0

0

Medway(1)

0

0

(1 )Rainsbrook and Medway do not use handcuffs.

Young Offender Institutions

Dr. Vis: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether food served in young offender institutions and secure training centres complies with the nutritional standards delivered in schools; and what arrangements are in place to monitor compliance with such standards. [173435]

Mr. Hanson: The Department for Children, Schools and Families does not treat educational facilities in secure establishments as schools and as such school standards do not apply within either young offender institutions or secure training centres.

However, secure training centres and young offender institutions are contractually required by the Youth Justice Board and the Prison Service to provide a varied and healthy menu which complies with relevant food safety legislation. Standards are assessed through regular independent inspections. They are also assessed internally on a daily basis by senior management in young offender institutions and qualified catering staff in secure training centres. The Youth Justice Board monitors meal plans in secure training centres over a period of time to assess nutritional standards and can request that reasonable changes are made to the meals provided.

Young Offender Institutions: Injuries

Dr. Vis: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what injuries were incurred by boys held in (a) Parc, (b) Lancaster Farms, (c) Warren Hill, (d) Thorn Cross and (e) Stoke Heath Young Offender Institutions during control and restraint in each month in (i) 2006 and (ii) 2007. [173479]

Mr. Hanson: The information for Lancaster Farms, Warren Hill, Stoke Heath and Par is set out in the following table. No young people were injured during control and restraint at Thorn Cross during this period.


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Lancaster Farms Warren Hill Stoke Heath Parc

January 2006

0

0

Redness to bridge of nose

Redness to both wrists

Slightly reddened right wrist

Redness to left wrist

Reddened wrists, several red areas over back and chest

Cut to inner mouth

Redness to both wrists

General redness to both wrists

February 2006

0

0

Both wrists reddened

Red and swollen right knuckle

Both wrists reddened, superficial scratch

Left wrist swelling

Red to wrists

Redness to both wrists

Left wrist red, swollen and tender

Redness to both wrists

March 2006

0

0

Painful left wrist

Redness to both arms

Painful left wrist

Bleeding from nose or mouth

Both wrists reddened

Stiffness in left wrist

Red marks to left wrist

Both wrists red

Friction scratches to wrist

April 2006

0

0

Slight redness to top of neck

0

Redness to back of neck and both forearms

May 2006

0

0

Both wrists slightly red

Grazes to left eyebrow and left cheekbone

June 2006

0

0

Two red marks on upper back

Soreness to left wrist

Slight redness to thumb

Redness to left wrist

Graze to left upper back

Redness to both wrists

Redness to left wrist

Abrasion to left shoulder, bruise to right side of temple

July 2006

0

0

Redness to back and face

0

Injury to wrist

Painful right shoulder

Right wrist painful

August 2006

0

Cut lip

Slight redness to left wrist

0

September 2006

0

0

0

Pain and discomfort to left arm, no treatment required.

October 2006

0

0

0

0

November 2006

0

0

Reddening to both wrists

Red marks to right cheek, abrasions to left chest wall, scratches to left shoulder, redness to upper body.

Redness to both wrist areas

December 2006

Fracture to left shoulder

0

0

0

Fracture to right arm

January 2007

0

Graze to right hand

Sore left arm

Pain and discomfort to right arm, no treatment required

February 2007

0

0

Sore wrists

Redness to both wrists

Sore wrists

Red marks to both wrists

Red nose, scratches to left elbow, swelling to right wrist, redness to both arms

Red marks to both wrists

Sore wrists

March 2007

0

Lump above right eye

Bleeding nose

0

April 2007

Dislocation of wrist

Cut to forehead

Marks on left hand

Pains to both wrists

Redness to left wrist

Red marks to both arms

Redness to right hand

May 2007

0

0

Superficial scratches to left forearm

0

Redness to both wrists

Small scratches to left temple

Red marks to both wrists

Small cut to right finger, small graze to right forearm and red wrists

June 2007

0

0

Circular red marks to both wrists

Red marks to left wrist

Redness to both arms

July 2007

0

0

Both wrists red, graze to left wrist

Redness to both wrists and knuckles

Bleeding nose

Graze to right arm

August 2007

0

0

Graze to right arm

Redness to both wrists

Grazes to both elbows

Redness to right hand

Graze to right cheek

Small scratch to forehead

Pain in left elbow

Redness, small graze under chin

Pain in right finger (old fracture)

September 2007

0

0

Cuts to left elbow, painful right wrist

0

Cut to fourth right finger

Cut to forehead, cut to palm of left hand

Graze to lower lip, redness to right shoulder, redness to back of neck

October 2007

0

0

Sore wrist

Redness to left wrist, red mark to left side of forehead

Bruising to right clavicle, pain in right wrist

November 2007

Two bumps to head

0

No data available

Redness to both arms

Graze to right knuckle


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