The official opening of the new women’s prison in Limerick last week owes much to a Galway woman who, as the first female deputy governor at Holloway prison in London, led the way on prison reform in the 20th century.
Mary Size might be pleased to see that the bright and spacious new facility focuses on reform rather than punishment. It was a model, she believed, that helped address underlying issues, equipped women with the skills to start a new life when released and, as a result, reduced the likelihood of reoffending.
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