Location Stretton, Rutland Governor John O'Sullivan Opened 1985 | Managed by HM Prison Services Phone +44 1780 795100 | |
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Population 806 (as of January 2008) Website Stocken at justice.gov.uk Address Stocken Hall Rd, Stretton, Oakham LE15 7RD, UK Security class Prisoner security categories in the United Kingdom Similar HM Prison Leicester, HM Prison Nottingham, HM Prison Lindholme, HM Prison Huntercombe, HM Prison Channings Wood | ||
HM Prison Stocken is a Category C men's prison located in the parish of Stretton, in the county of Rutland, England. Stocken is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service.
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History
Built in 1985 as a Young Offenders Institution, HMP Stocken opened as a closed training prison. It has since expanded with new wings added in 1990, 1997 and 1998.
In January 2003, an inspection report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons praised Stocken Prison, stating that it was an example for other jails to follow. Inspectors found "mutually respectful relationships between staff and prisoners" which created a "decent, safe and ordered environment." The prison also earned praise for its pre-release programme, which included housing advice and personal appointments for inmates. A new Modular Temporary Unit was opened at the prison two months later.
A new 'flat-pack' wing was added to the prison site in October 2007. The building is made from steel-framed modules that bolt together like a construction toy. Another wing was added in January 2008. In addition, new workshops have been constructed as part of the prisoner accommodation expansion.
The prison today
Stocken is a Category C prison for adult males. The prisons regime includes education (full/part-time), workshops, training courses, gardens, recycling and a maintenance department. Other features include a Listener Scheme, a drug-free wing, a Therapeutic Community wing, Resettlement Unit, and an Offender Management and Interventions Unit.