International Workshop on Pr*son Officers and their Work

This workshop emerges out of a collaboration initiated in 2020 that has focused on writing and editing a new edited collection Pr*son Officers: International Perspectives on Pr*son Officer Work. Providing an expansive exposition of the everchanging realities of Pr*son officer work, the book provides an international overview of the Pr*son officer role through accessible scholarly interpretations of their work, but is of course limited in scope. Nevertheless, the collection starts to advance knowledge and understanding of the crucial role Pr*son officers undertake within carceral systems.

The question then emerges where does research and knowledge exchange activities go next?

This workshop will respond to this question by providing an opportunity for researchers, Pr*son practitioners and policy makers to work together to consider what comes next in terms of both research relating to Pr*son officers, as well as how research can be translated into improvements in policy and practice including Pr*son officer training and recruitment. , and support The workshop is not will not a formal conference as much as an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with an interest in Pr*son officers and their work, to firstly discuss and shape the future of research in this area. Each day of the workshop will include participants presenting their pre-circulated work, followed by a dedicated discussion to their ideas and findings. Day one will focus on unpacking the CO role, position, job, experience, and theoretical contributions. Secondly, to focus on the ways that research into the Pr*son officer role can be translated into meaningful and tangible changes to Pr*son officer development and practice.

The outcome of the workshop will be a published collection, either in a special issue of a journal or as an edited collection.

Dates – 8th and 9th July 2024

Location – Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland

Hybrid options will be offered where possible.

Host or Publisher Monash Arts Events