In good nick / Guardian, 17 Aug 2005

http://society.guardian.co.uk/crimeandpunishment/comment/0,8146,1550941,00.html
"The facts are stark. Our prison population has reached record levels, with 76,000 inmates, compared to 61,500 in 1997. Almost 70% of prisoners are illiterate. And all the evidence shows that three elements do more than any other to prevent re-offending - secure relationship"