Body Worn Video Camera (BWVC) Pilot Evaluation
This document describes an evaluation of the implementation and impact of Body-Worn Video Cameras (BWVCs) in Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service with the goal of reducing prison violence and improving safety. The evaluation employed a mixed-method approach, including impact and process evaluations, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and action research. Results indicated no statistically significant difference in violence or use of force rates between prisons with BWVCs and those without. However, staff and prisoners generally viewed BWVCs positively, particularly when well-informed about their purpose. The study found that BWVCs could potentially improve staff-prisoner relationships and procedural justice when used transparently and consistently. The evaluation concluded that effective BWVC implementation requires clear communication, comprehensive training, and careful consideration of the psychological impact of exposure to footage. The findings have informed the broader rollout of BWVCs across prisons in England and Wales. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**
Description
- Lead department
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Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
- Evaluation stage
- A complete evaluation report
- Other departments
- No other departments listed
- Evaluation types
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Impact evaluation
- Impact methods
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Quasi-experimental method
- Quasi-experimental methods
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Matching
- Grant information
- This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
- Government Major Project information
- This intervention is not a major project
- Policies
- No policies provided
Event Dates
- Event Name
- Publication of final results
- Event date
- April 2020
Evaluation Costs
- Cost
- Not provided
Evaluation sharing
- Link(s) to published report(s)
- Yes
- Links to evaluation plans
- No link provided
- Links to published evaluations
- Findings
- Not provided
- Permission to share confirmed
- Yes