Prisons: Pastoral Care
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which prisons have humanist pastoral support provided through prison chaplaincy services.
Answered by Jake Richards
We recognise and respect the right of prisoners to register and practice their faith or belief while in custody. Chaplaincy plays a critical and unique role in the work of prisons and the life of prisoners. It not only provides advice on faith and belief matters but also offers pastoral care regardless of an individual’s faith or belief, in support of HM Prison and Probation Service’s commitment to decency, safety and rehabilitation.
Specifically Humanist/Non-Religious pastoral support is available from chaplains at the following prisons:
Aylesbury
Bullingdon
Channings Wood
Dovegate
Durham
Frankland
Highpoint
Isis
Pentonville
Stafford
Wayland
Wormwood Scrubs
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