Assessment (Living in Styal)

DVD1982 50 Minutes

Life for women in a prison. Assessment and breaking bad news.

Christine and Jenny are assessed by various members of staff, and Christine goes to Brown House, an isolation unit for difficult women. Her father has just died - who should tell her, and how will she react? Jenny is worried about her baby, and the staff try to comfort her.
Made in 1982 this film reflects the cultural attitudes and language of the time it was made. The issues raised are timeless. The film quality may not be to modern standards.

This programme can be rented on our Video on Demand system for £1.50. For this you can view as often as you like within a 48 hour period of your own choosing.