Secure, offline laptops are being used in UK prisons to help inmates develop digital skills and prepare for life after release. It focuses on the work of providers like Coracle, which supply locked-down devices preloaded with educational content to support learning inside prison cells.
Many prisoners leave custody with very limited digital literacy, making it harder for them to find jobs, access services, or reintegrate into a modern, online society. The piece argues that giving prisoners structured access to technology in a controlled environment can help close this gap.
Going straight to digital skills – providing laptops to offer prisoners tech skills
