171

Ensure mandatory specialised training for all HMPPS staff in substance misuse and trauma-informed care.

Recommendation
The Government must urgently accelerate and broaden the scope of training under the ‘Enable Programme’ to ensure all HMPPS staff, particularly prison officers, receive mandatory, specialised training in substance misuse, trauma-informed care and drug dependency. This training should be a core, non-negotiable component of both foundation training and continuous professional development for all staff who interact with prisoners, directly addressing the deficiency in knowledge and experience. (Recommendation, Paragraph 49)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 January 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.9 yr
Report published 31 Oct 2025