HMP Aylesbury TV Series - what do we think?

Following last night’s second part of the observational documentary filmed in HMP Aylesbury, young offenders institution, viewers witnessed some difficult scenes. We support the view that young offenders have often had very challenging early lives due to abuse and neglect, resulting in difficulties in developing healthy attachments and thus in self-soothing and feeling safe.  This impacts on every aspect of life: managing emotions, developing healthy relationships, dealing with stress, being able to focus and pay attention.  Things are changing very gradually and there is lots we can do to help.

We support the development of youth offender systemic approaches based around attachment which help the young persons to develop trust, to manage emotions and to gain self-confidence, rather than perpetuating the neglect they experienced in early life.

You can watch the documentary here: https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/her-majesty-s-prison-aylesbury