Our Purpose, Values and Background

UK Prison Service Network (UKPSN) was established in 2011 to support professionals working across the UK justice and custodial system, including prisons, probation, secure psychiatric hospitals, youth justice services, immigration detention and custodial transport. Founded and run by former prison officers, UKPSN is built on genuine frontline experience and a practical understanding of the operational, legal and wellbeing challenges faced by custodial professionals.

Over more than a decade, UKPSN has developed into a highly trusted digital platform for custodial and justice professionals, with a community of over 64,000 followers and a daily reach of up to 100,000 individuals across social media and online channels. This reach enables partners to engage directly with a focused, informed and professionally active audience working within public sector and private custodial environments.

UKPSN works with a carefully selected range of partners, including legal and professional services, wellbeing and mental health providers, trade unions, security and safety organisations, and employers operating across the custodial and justice sectors. We also provide opportunities for public sector bodies and private companies to promote employment roles, campaigns and services to experienced professionals through a trusted and established platform.

All partnerships are guided by UKPSN’s core values — integrity, trust, respect and responsibility — and are reviewed to ensure alignment with the needs, expectations and professional standards of our community. Our approach prioritises credibility, transparency and long-term value for both partners and frontline staff.

While the network has operated since 2011, UK Prison Service Network Ltd is a UK-registered limited company, established to support continued growth, governance and structured professional partnerships. UKPSN operates independently and is not affiliated with HM Prison and Probation Service, the Ministry of Justice, NHS secure services, or any government body.

Organisations interested in partnering with UK Prison Service Network are invited to contact us to discuss collaboration, advertising opportunities and strategic partnerships.