Unit Award Scheme

116868 HOW THE CURRENT UK PRISON SYSTEM IMPACTS SOCIETY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the current numbers of those in the UK prison system	Summary sheet
2	how much this costs the UK welfare system	Summary sheet
3	how many inmates suffer with mental health issues or substance misuse	Summary sheet
4	how many of these individuals are repeat offenders	Summary sheet
5	how the prison system affects the job market through internal labour	Summary sheet
6	how prison leavers are affected by homelessness and how this contributes to the homelessness crisis in the UK	Summary sheet
7	what the main housing options are for prison leavers, eg approved premises, private rented sector, hostels	Summary sheet
8	the fact that substance misuse is considered a criminal issue rather than a health issue	Summary sheet
9	at least three potential impacts of crime on offenders' families	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
10	explain how the families and loved ones of those entering custody may be affected, eg broken relationships, financial hardship, social services intervention.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 22 March 2022Level - Level One