Books for First Nighters

Books for First Nighters provides books for those spending their first night in custody, with the aim of offering some comfort and mental release to the new arrivals.

As well as helping ease the difficult and traumatic transition into prison life, it helps facilitate the relationship between staff and inmates.

BFFN is now running in more than 65 prisons.

‘Reminds the new arrivals that they are important and that books are a great way to settle, relax and take it easy in a brand new environment.’ HMP North Sea Camp

Letter from a prisoner, HMP Pentonville: