The Videos

We have created a series of videos to support you to understand the techniques outlined in the book and practise them with a friend, colleague or even on your own. The videos should be used alongside the example scenarios, practice exercises and strategy overviews in the book.

These videos feature experienced prison officers demonstrating the techniques, with actors playing the role of prisoners. They were largely filmed in real custodial settings in order to make them as realistic as possible, but all prisons will look different, so we ask you to consider how they might be applied to your own work environment.

They should support you to build a mental model of the key strategies for effective relational practice on the landings, and we hope they will help you to build these skills into your work in your prisons.