HMP Altcourse aims to provide a safe and humane
environment, where prisoners will have the opportunity to address
their offending behaviour and take part in constructive activities
as they work towards their successful release from custody. They will
have an individual sentence plan detailing their personal development
needs and targets. By working together with staff, HMP Altcourse aims
to demonstrate that custody can be a constructive experience providing
an opportunity for positive change.
HMP Altcourse operates an Incentives & Earned Privileges Scheme
with four levels: Basic, Standard, Enhanced 1 and Enhanced 2. Progression
to the highest level is achieved by prisoners' sustained commitment
to the prison regime, the sentence management process and their participation
in the voluntary drugs testing programme. Failure to comply in any
of these area leads to a review of their status within the scheme.
