Text From Article: 'A new book will present the most in-depth history of the Barlinnie Special Unit - and share some of the lessons which could be applied to today's prison system.'
Date posted
29 September 2024
Text From Article: 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment & Innovation, edited by Dr Kirstin Anderson of Napier University, brings together accounts from prisoners, guards, psychologists, academics and more to tell the tale of the BSU, which controversially adopted a therapeutic approach to dealing with some of Scotland's most violent and dangerous men.'