Leading Prison Landings: The Unlocked Guide to Jailcraft

By Natasha Porter OBE and Harry Fletcher-Wood

Prison officers are the agents of change within our prisons. The relationships they are able to build with the prisoners in their care have the power to transform the lives of some of society's most challenging and vulnerable people. To do this complex job well, prison officers need to be outstanding problem-solvers, committed to continually honing their relational practice. This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to effective jailcraft on the landings.

"An important and vital piece of work. Clear standards and expectations are revolutionary for a prison system trapped in crisis. Unlocked shows how professionalism can be matched with compassion, security and progress."
Rory Stewart OBE, Former Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation

"This is a profoundly important book emerging from a profoundly important project, which makes the techniques employed by prison officers in everyday interactions transparent and legible."
Doug Lemov, Author of Teach Like a Champion

"Being a prison officer is such an important and challenging job and I admire those that choose this public service. In 'Leading Prison Landings' we have a book that can act as a field guide to develop prison officer practice and support this most vital of frontline public services."
Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB, HM Government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Independent Review into standards of behaviour of the Met Police

"In a field that requires resilience, integrity, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt; this is a comprehensive and detailed read for anyone considering a profession in acustodial setting or wanting to improve their practice."
Jamie Williams, Butler Trust Award Winner and Youth Custody Service Enrichment Lead

"This book is a blueprint for creating a prison workforce made up of brilliant professionals who can support some of our most vulnerable children: those in youth prison or in custody."
Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, Children's Commissioner for England

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1036928500
• ISBN13: 9781036928506
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Unlocked Graduates
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"