Jailed: Women in Prison
Season 1 Episode 1 of 4
A look inside two of Scotland's leading prisons that house women - His Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Grampian in Peterhead, which houses up to 50 women, and His Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Stirling in central Scotland, which houses up to 117 women. From first-time offenders to those trapped in cycles of reoffending, the series examines their crimes, uncovers their personal struggles, and sheds light on systemic and societal issues behind the crime statistics. The film also highlights the critical role of prison staff and healthcare teams, who provide both mental health support and primary care under challenging circumstances
Jailed: Women in Prison airs on BBC Scotland HD at 9:00 PM, Tuesday 18 March. (New, series, subtitles, audio description.)
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Factual Crime
Aneesha Hussain
Producer
Chris McMillan
Series Producer
David Marshall
Executive Producer