Rehabilitation & Programmes
Last updated: 16 January 2026

Buddies

Also known as: “Buddying” “Listener”

Prisoner peer supporters who help other prisoners, particularly new arrivals, adjust to prison life by providing practical information and emotional support.

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Prisoners trained to help new arrivals settle into prison life, providing peer support and practical information about how the prison operates. Similar to Listeners but focused on general orientation rather than emotional support.

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