mental health

Effective practice guide – mental health

[HMI Probation (2022)]

Effective practice guide on working with people with mental health issues in criminal justice settings. Part of HMI Probation’s Effective Practice series.

Keywords: mental health

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.

Thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders

[CJJI (2021)]

A joint thematic review by the Criminal Justice Inspectorates which identifies shortcomings in relation to the treatment of people with mental health disorders.

Keywords: mental health

Wellbeing Unit

[Liverpool (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: 35-bed wellbeing unit, housing people with a range of complex needs, including mental health issues, chronic self-harm, drug issues, and trauma. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy ].

Keywords: health, mental health, complex needs

Persons of Concern Review Group

[Perth (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a multi-disciplinary group which meets daily to consider residents in crisis, agree what services the individual requires, and ensure that they are immediately directed to them. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy ].

Working with people with coexisting Substance Use & Mental Health (SUMH) issues

[Turning Point (2021)]

Guidance on how to work effectively with people with co-occuring substance misuse and mental health issues.

The future of prison mental health care in England

[Centre for Mental Health (2021)]

Report on mental health provision, commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement – includes examples of good and innovative practice, and makes recommendations for improvement.

Keywords: mental health

Mental health in prison – a short guide for prison staff

[Penal Reform International (2018)]

A guide to help prison staff understand and respond to the mental health needs of adult prisoners – focusing on promoting and protecting mental health and well-being.

Keywords: mental health

Addressing Adversity

[Young Minds (2018)]

Addressing Adversity includes the latest evidence, insight and good practice to support practitioners, providers and commissioners in relation to adversity and trauma-informed care across England.

Keywords: mental health, trauma, young people

An updated picture of the mental health needs of male and female prisoners in the UK

[Research Journal (2019)]

Research by Tyler et al, published in the journal of Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, on the prevalence of mental health issues among a large sample of male and female prisoners.

Keywords: mental health