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Curriculum topics available: Crime and punishment, Laws and the justice system, Team building, Alcohol and drugs awareness, Gangs Awareness, Human rights and international law, British Values.
The main subjects we cover under Citizenship are: crime & punishment, law & the justice system and alcohol & drug awareness and we can build team building events. The tour guide will naturally cover crime and punishment (the reason prisoners are in jail), how the justice system works (how much of a sentence a prisoner serves, how often they can see their solicitor etc) and if appropriate how alcohol and drugs play a part. They will discuss, if required how those on drugs/alcohol will be medically treated in prison and the various programmes they can join to aid their rehabilitationCurriculum topics available: Drug and alcohol awareness, Right and Wrong, Gangs Awareness, Mental health and awareness, Morality.
We cover drugs & awareness as above under 'Citizenship', right and wrong falls naturally when discussing why people are in prison i.e. they have committed a 'wrong'. We can also cover the 'rights & wrongs' once within prison and how prisoners gain elevated status and more benefits. Gang participation can often be a reason why prisoners end up in jail and there is also a gang culture within a jail.From 8 to 250
Yes we do there is a dedicated space for all educational booing to use
We have dedicated first aid trained staff on site at all times, and a first aid room.
We regret we can’t offer disabled access to the upper floors due to the age of the building. However, the ground floor is completely accessible for wheelchairs, and we have a disabled toilet.
Yes, we do. We would to have a chat with you prior to the visit to see if we can fulfil your criteria
Shrewsbury Prison is the World’s most interactive prison, that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars.
Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Shrewsbury Prison, by shining a light on prison life from the Georgian era to the modern day. Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with first class customer service.
Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the countries last remaining Georgian prison.
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