peer support

Peer support in prison

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence relating to the effectiveness of peer support for prisoners. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: peer support

Part of a series focusing on daily life in prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs), summarising the research literature surrounding peer support in prisons. Includes several examples of good practice. [From HMI Prison’s Thematic Reports & Research collection].

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Factors determining effective peer interventions in prisons

[Prison Service Journal (2015)]

A Prison Service Journal paper on whether and how peer-based approaches to health promotion work within prisons, and if they can contribute to improving the health of prisoners. [Past issues of PSJ are archived here].

Keywords: peer support, healthcare

Focus on desistance

[Probation Quarterly (2014)]

A section of Probation Quarterly magazine focusing on desistance principles and practice. [Past issues of Probation Quarterly are archived here].

Keywords: desistance, peer support