Topic: Criminal justice

The majority of prisoners have mental health problems, often two or more at the same time. Imprisonment doesn’t seem to reduce re-offending and it costs a great deal. We’re finding more ways to fix this by developing liaison and diversion services, advocating community sentences, improving youth justice and unlocking secure care.

Podcast: Graham Durcan

Thea speaks to Graham about mental health in prisons, and why a fundamental culture-change is so vital

Type: Blog

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The future of prison mental health care in England

In some ways, prisons are less safe than they were 15 years ago. Our recommendations will help to make people safer.

Type: Publication

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In ten years’ time

Working with Revolving Doors, we mark 10 years since the launch of the Bradley Report on improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities

Type: Publication

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Restoring something lost

Could therapy dogs improve the wellbeing of people in prison?

Type: Publication

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From prison to work

Can an employment support model be adapted to help people with mental health problems leaving prison?

Type: Publication

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Preventing prison suicide

Prison deaths through suicide have risen at an alarming rate. We’re working to prevent future tragic losses of life.

Type: Page

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Meeting us where we’re at

Our evaluation of three projects developed by MAC-UK, working with excluded young people

Type: Publication

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Preventing prison suicides: staff perspectives

Suicides in prison in 2016 were the highest since records began. Our latest briefing explores the factors behind this.

Type: Publication

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Immigration Removal Centres in England

We analysed the mental health needs of people detained in Immigration Removal Centres

Type: Publication

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Supporting women in the criminal justice system

Jenny Talbot OBE reflects on the needs of women in the criminal justice system, and the role of local authorities in supporting them.

Type: Blog

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