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Findings of research conducted by Revolving Doors Agency as part of a review of the implementation of the Prisons & Probation Ombudsman’s (PPO) recommendations into self-inflicted deaths in custody.

Keywords: suicide, self harm, safer custody

Safety in prisons

[Good Book of Prisons (2019)]

Findings – from interviews with over 2000 staff, prisoners and managers from across the custodial estate – in relation to violence and self harm in prisons. [From the Butler Trust’s Good Book of Prisons].

Keywords: safer custody, self harm, suicide, violence reduction

Behaviour management in prisons

[Good Book of Prisons (2019)]

Findings – from interviews with over 2000 staff, prisoners and managers from across the custodial estate – in relation to incentives and other forms of behavioural management in prisons. [From the Butler Trust’s Good Book of Prisons].

Keywords: incentives, behaviour management, safer custody

Suicide & self-harm prevention in prison

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence relating to suicide and self harm in prison and how services can identify and support those at risk. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: suicide, self harm, safer custody

Violence reduction in prison

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence about what works and doesn’t work, to help reduce violence in prison. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: violence reduction, safer custody

Self-harm by adult men in prison: a rapid evidence assessment

[Ministry of Justice (2018)]

A review of the evidence to improve understanding of self-harm in adult men in prison, and thereby help inform strategies for supporting those in crisis and identify effective interventions.

Keywords: self harm, safer custody

Ensuring a safe environment: a conflict centred strategy

[Prison Reform Trust (2018)]

Report from the Prison Reform Trust on “the most effective strategies to prevent prison violence are based on resolving conflicts among people in prison before they escalate”.

Keywords: violence reduction, safer custody