What do offenders who are paid to work do with their earnings?
Prisoners who are paid can use their earnings as they wish. Most prisoners – if their earnings just come from work inside the prison – use their wages to buy day-to-day items from the prison shop. Some prisoners – especially those earning wages from work in the community – use theri income to support their famillies. Prisoners are encouraged to set up savings schemes to help them when they are released. Prisoners earning wages from outside work also generally donate money to Victim Support. Although this is not mandatory any more, they are encouraged to do so and most do.
