This seminar explores the everyday interactions of prisoners and prison officers. What tensions did managerialism, austerity and the COVID-19 pandemic generate for those who work and live in prisons? How are prison officer culture and neoliberal agendas affecting staff and prisoners? What are the possibilities of emerging initiatives that promise increased prisoner involvement in the running of the institution?

Speakers:

• Dr Jamie Bennett (Youth Justice Board and former prison governor)
• Brendan Doyle and Sean Campbell (User Voice)

This is an in-person & hybrid event open to all. To register for in-person or remote attendance, please email Dr. Tawfic: Simon.Tawfic@Warwick.ac.uk

Lunch will be served before the seminar. To RSVP for lunch, email: Simon.Tawfic@Warwick.ac.uk

This event is part of the Vulnerable State seminar series, fostering dialogue between frontline officials and those who study them.