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<table><tbody><tr><td><p>Mindfulness-based therapy techniques are used in prisons
in England and Wales. A summary of evidence relating to the impact of mindfulness
on people in prison and on probation has been published and can be found at the following
link; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mindfulness-in-prison-and-probation" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mindfulness-in-prison-and-probation</a>
In addition to this, HMPPS Wales commissioned 2 studies in 2016 evaluating the impact
of a mindfulness intervention at HMP Parc, Wales and within the National Probation
Service Wales. Both staff and offenders took part in these studies. The research was
led by Swansea University and the full reports, alongside a report from findings in
the community, will be published later this year.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Our
work on mindfulness is just part of our efforts to reduce recidivism and improve the
prison estate. Over the past 3 years, we have invested £100m to provide additional
Prison Officers to improve frontline safety, security and rehabilitation.</p>
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