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University of Portsmouth: Study Uncovers Exploitation of Inmate Peer Mentors in Women's Prisons
August 14, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:

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Study uncovers exploitation of inmate peer mentors in women's prisons

A new study from the University of Portsmouth finds that prisoners who work as peer mentors help reduce staff workload, but raise ethical concerns

* The study highlights ethical concerns about blurred lines between support and the unpaid labour of peer mentors within pr . . .

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