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UNODC PTRS on "The challenge of Promotion and Prevention interventions for Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Prisons and Detention Centres" at WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Government of Netherlands' conference on Mental Health and Wellbeing in Detention Centres “Prevention: Start as early as possible” #Health4Justice #Justice4Health #PrisonHealth2024

Properly assessing the mental health needs of prisoners is an important part of reducing crime and recidivism. When people leave jail or prison, providing medication, access to treatment & wraparound services are critical for integration back into the community. Riverbend's President & CEO Lisa K. Madden is in Atlanta, Georgia for the National Summit to Advance States' Criminal Justice Priorities. The 50-state summit focuses on crime and public safety. Madden will speak Wed., Dec. 5 on a panel with other experts, addressing the critical need for behavioral health services for people leaving jails or prisons, as a way to reduce crime and improve community health. #mental-health#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #selfcare #healing #mentalhealthawareness #criminaljustice #reducingrecidivism #behavioralhealth #communityintegration #publicsafety #mentalhealthsupport

A new report by User Voice shines a light on the challenges neurodiverse people face in the criminal justice system and the types of support that can make a real difference. HMP Pentonville’s neurodiverse wing, which was founded in part by Unlocked Graduates participants, is highlighted as a success story in good practice. 🌟 Key examples of best practice in prisons: - More prison staff with lived experience of neurodiversity - Peer support activities (group sessions, listeners, champions) - Single cells where possible - One-to-one accessible learning opportunities - More physical activities Head to Russell Webster for further insights and recommendations for tailored support: https://lnkd.in/e88nMhUV #Neurodiversity #CriminalJusticeReform #NeurodivergentVoices #PrisonReform

A lot of people don't know that at Genius Within 40% of our work is focused on helping neurodivergent people to move into education, training, or employment. Much of this work is done within the #CriminalJusticeSystem #Neurodivergent people are statistically over-represented in the prison population. (Source: An Evidence Review of Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, 2021) This year we have delivered group work and individual strategy coaching in ten prisons across UK. We wanted to share with you some of the feedback we received from our course participants. #criminaljustice #criminaljusticereform #prisonreform #prison #Recidivism #socialjustice #secondchances #humanrights #neurodiversity #DEI #Employability

A lot of people don't know that at Genius Within 40% of our work is focused on helping neurodivergent people to move into education, training, or employment. Much of this work is done within the #CriminalJusticeSystem #Neurodivergent people are statistically over-represented in the prison population. (Source: An Evidence Review of Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, 2021) This year we have delivered group work and individual strategy coaching in ten prisons across UK. We wanted to share with you some of the feedback we received from our course participants. #criminaljustice #criminaljusticereform #prisonreform #prison #Recidivism #socialjustice #secondchances #humanrights #neurodiversity #DEI #Employability

Do open prisons have fences? Can people in open prisons walk out? How to assess risk of abscond from an open prison? Do open prisons work? All these questions and more answered in episode 2, with Dr Gary Goodley and Adrian Turner Listen here:

The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) recently highlighted concerning gaps in mental health care provision within Irish prisons. This includes instances where individuals with high-level mental health needs are inappropriately placed in prisons due to insufficient community support and care availability. In such heightened environments, incidents can escalate rapidly, posing risks to both staff and inmates. While reforms are essential, we must prioritise safety in the interim. Pinpoint's staff safety systems enable prison staff to respond swiftly to concerning behaviour, ensuring situations are de-escalated before harm occurs. Find out more about our staff safety systems: https://buff.ly/2yJSBg6 #pinpointireland #staffattacksystem #staffalarm #staffsafety #workplacesafety

Why are prisons on the rise with women inmates? I will tell you why so many women with unresolved trauma that just led to some bad decisions not bad people. The prison system gets so much money every year but can’t even provide inmates with adequate mental health care that is desperately needed. More inmates would benefit from being in state mental hospitals that our prison system. The prison system does not have the resources to provide the level of mental health care that people need. #mentalhealthcare #hospitals #treatmentnotprison #prisonreform

Prisons are high on the political agenda and there are many problems. Three areas in particular that I would like to see change in following on from my experiences completing expert witness work are: 1. The over-representation of black, asian and ethnic minority communities. 2. Reducing the harm caused to children who have parents in prison. 3. Addressing the high rates of mental health problems in prisoners. Below are links to 3 key documents that pertain to each of these issues and are useful for any professional having contact with prisons. 1.The Lammy Review (2017) A key finding was that, at the time, 25% of the adult UK prison population were from black, asian and ethnic minority communities (over 40% for youth offending institutions) despite only representing 14% of the population. https://lnkd.in/dR5HbURF 2. The effects of parental imprisonment on children The research of Murray and Farrington (2008) highlighted the serious impact imprisoning parents has on most children. https://lnkd.in/dNBgEhRf 3. The Bradley Review (2009) This highlighted the extremely high rates of serious mental health and other issues such as substance misuse an learning disabilities amongst prison populations (particularly those on remand) and examined ways to divert individuals from prisons. https://lnkd.in/dhMZW2YZ Should you wish to make an enquiry for a psychological assessment please call 01707 594 001 or email enquiries@dgaexperts.co.uk. #prisons #crime #criminallaw #parentalimprisonment #psychology #legalaid #expertwitness

On March 14, 2024, we were proud to present our latest study, "Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons," at a launch event hosted by Japan's Ministry of Justice in Tokyo. This report examines the potential benefits and risks of introducing new technologies in prisons to facilitate prisoner rehabilitation. The study, supported by the invaluable contributions of #UNAFEI and the Government of Japan 🇯🇵, aims to assist policymakers, practitioners, and those responsible for the design and delivery of rehabilitative programmes to understand how to leverage technologies effectively and ethically to support prisoner rehabilitation. The audience comprised of Ministry of Justice officials, criminal justice professionals, and international delegates. By fostering knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices, UNICRI aims to model digital rehabilitation strategies that could be adopted globally. 🔗 To learn more about our findings and the future of digital rehabilitation, read the full report: ➡ https://bit.ly/3x5JyY4 About the launch event: ➡ https://bit.ly/4ci2xin #DigitalRehabilitation #criminaljusticereform #UNICRI #InnovationInJustice #globalcollaboration Dr. Victoria Knight, Stuart Ross, Mana Yamamoto, Matthew Burnett-Stuart, Alice Roberti.