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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

Prison suicide review: former prisoner perspectives

[Revolving Doors Agency (2020)]

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

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

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.

Exploring distress in prison from the perspective of people in prison

[Prison Reform Trust (2020)]

Research into distress among prisoners and ways in which it might be ameliorated – drawing on prisoners’ own ideas and experiences.

Keywords: safer custody, self harm, suicide

Emergency contact details for families, for prisons in England & Wales

[National Prisoners’ Families Helpline (2021)]

Safer Custody portal containing emergency contact details for every prison in England and Wales, for families concerned about a loved one who may be at risk of suicide or self harm.

Keywords: self harm, safer custody

The Harris Review: Changing Prisons, Saving Lives

[IAP Deaths in Custody (2015)]

The Harris review, undertaken by the Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) on Deaths in Custody, was commissioned by the Justice Secretary to look into self-inflicted deaths in custody of 18-24 year olds.

Keywords: self harm, safer custody

Health and wellbeing of prisoners

[Good Book of Prisons (2019)]

Findings – from interviews with over 2000 staff, prisoners and managers from across the custodial estate – in relation to healthcare and support for promoting well-being in prisons. From the Butler Trust’s Good Book of Prisons.

Keywords: health, wellbeing, self harm

Increased green space in prisons can reduce self-harm and violence

[University of Birmingham (2021)]

Research showing that prisons with green space have lower levels of violence and self-harm.

Keywords: environment

Safer Custody Dedicated Cleaning Team

[Full Sutton (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: the Safer Custody Dedicated Cleaning Team is a cleaning work party comprised of some of the most complex prisoners who present a heightened risk of self harm, supported and supervised on rotation by their key workers. [For more about the Ruth Mann Trophy click here].

Keywords: safer custody, decency