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Women offenders – directory

[Russell Webster (2021)]

A directory of resources for women offenders.

A summary of evidence relating to risk factors for criminal behaviour in women and how services can reduce reoffending by women and keep women convicted of crime safe. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: female offenders

Women in prison: mental health and well-being – a guide for prison staff

[Penal Reform International (2020)]

A guide to understand how life in prison can affect a person’s mental health, with a focus on women. It describes how to recognise the signs of poor mental health and how best to respond.

Women – evidence base

[HMI Probation (2021)]

Summary of the evidence base relating to probation work and women. Part of HMI Probation’s Evidence base collection.

Keywords: female offenders

Domestic abuse as a driver to women’s offending

[Prison Reform Trust (2017)]

Report identifying links between women’s experience of domestic and sexual abuse, as well as coercive relationships, and their offending. Includes a number of recommendations for various agencies to improve their practice in this area.

Keywords: female offenders

Out of the Shadows: Women with learning disabilities…

[Prison Reform Trust (2019)]

The report considers women with learning difficulties in the contexts of legislative and policy frameworks, getting support, and criminal justice system responses, while also giving a voice to those women to talk about their experiences.

Improving employment opportunities for women with criminal convictions

[Prison Reform Trust (2020)]

Briefing, in partnership with the Working Chance charity, on evidence about women’s employment opportunities and barriers.

Keywords: female offenders, employment

Falling through the gaps: young women transitioning to the adult justice system

[Agenda and Alliance for Youth Justice (2021)]

The challenges facing girls and young women as they transition to the adult justice system – including recommendations for practice.

ACCESS service (for women with complex needs)

[Foston Hall (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a specialist, intensive support service for residents presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours, which are causing them significant distress and negatively impacting on their progression through their sentence. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy ].

Women in prison: mental health and well-being — a guide for prison staff

[Prison Reform Trust (2020)]

A guide for prison staff to help them understand how prison life can affect a person’s mental health, with a focus on women.