Inside the Scottish prison helping prisoners prepare for their future #news #currentaffairs #prison

The nation has been wrestling with a prison overcrowding crisis over recent months, leading to the early release of hundreds of inmates. The gridlock has also put renewed focus on the need for proper rehabilitation to reduce reoffending rates. Selena Jackson spent time in HMP Perth to get an insight into what's being done there to help men build up skills and get a job when they're out. 00:00 - Inside HMP Perth prison 01:40 - Courses to help upskill inmates 04:30 - Andy's story 05:30 - Efforts to help rehabilitate prisoners 06:30 - College involvment 07:00 - Jamie's story 08:45 - The changing role of prisons 10:00 - Issues facing prisoners on release 11:00 - Future hopes and plans