Sports in prison: How inmates benefit during the festive season

Prisoners watch a football match [COURTESY]

Every festive season, inmates get a rare treat from family members or different organisations which either pay them a visit them with goodies or some other form of entertainment.

However, the run-up to the festive season can be very difficult mentally for prisoners - coming to terms with the fact that there’s a 50 per cent chance they won’t be with their families.