Holloway Castles prison creche
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Holloway Castles prison creche
Holloway Castle womens prison introduced the first creche for prison babies. Babies were admitted if they were born in prison or were under three months when their mothers were jailed. The babies slept in cots within their mothers cell, with nurses overseeing the babies welfare. At nine months of age the baby had to leave the prison
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Admitted Babies Born Cell Cots Creche Holloway Introduced Jailed Leave Months Mothers Nurses Overseeing Prison Slept Welfare
EDITORS COMMENTS
"Holloway Castles Prison Creche: A Historical Moment in Women's Prison Reform (1909) This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of women's prison reform in the United Kingdom: the introduction of the first prison creche at Holloway Castle Prison in 1909. The creche was established to provide care for babies born in prison or admitted if they were under three months old when their mothers were jailed. The innovative initiative aimed to keep mothers and their infants together, recognizing the importance of the maternal bond and the potential negative impact of separation on both parties. The image shows a group of infants sleeping peacefully in their cots, nestled within their mothers' cells. Nurses, dressed in white uniforms, oversee their welfare, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. At the age of nine months, the babies were required to leave the prison and be reunited with their fathers or extended family members. The creche at Holloway Castle Prison was a pioneering move in the field of prison reform, paving the way for similar initiatives in other institutions. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this initiative and the compassionate approach to addressing the complex needs of incarcerated mothers and their young children. The creche was just one of many reforms aimed at improving the lives of women in prison during this period. It is essential to acknowledge the importance of this history in shaping modern prison policies and practices, as we continue to strive for a more humane and effective criminal justice system." [Note: This caption is intended for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply any commercial use or endorsement of Mary Evans Prints Online or any other company.]
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