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Learning disabilities: supporting people in the criminal justice system

[Nursing Times (2019)]

Article setting out challenges for people with learning disabilities trying to access health services via the criminal justice system, including recommendations on improving practice.

Keywords: learning disability

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.

Keywords: female offenders, learning disability

Traumatic brain injury in the prison population

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence about traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the prison population, it’s effects and how to help people with TBI. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: learning disability

Rehabilitative Culture (Special Edition)

[Prison Service Journal (2018)]

A special edition of the Prison Service Journal, focusing on rehabilitative cultures in prison, and including articles on diversity, vulnerable prisoners, offenders with learning disabilities, and offenders with mental health issues.

Keywords: rehab culture