HMP Whitemoor

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Whitemoor is a maximum security prison for men in Category A and B. It is one of eight high security prisons within the prison estate. The prison focuses on rehabilitation and offending behaviour.

The prison includes a pilot assessment spur examining links between dangerousness and severe personality disorder. The unit has developed in partnership with the Department of Health and Mental Health Unit. In February 2002 this was complemented by the opening of an intervention spur developing a pilot regime for the management and treatment of dangerous and severe personality disorder.

Whitemoor also houses a Close Supervision Centre (CSC) which opened in October 2004. The unit is a small therapeutic centre aiming to provide a supportive, safe, structured and consistent environment.

Governor: Steve Rodford

Accommodation: Individual cells

Operational capacity: 458 as at 30th October 2006.

Reception criteria: Whitemoor will not accept prisoners who are serving less than four years.