[Ingeus (2022)]
Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a programme of lived experience staff delivering Health Trainer services to people on probation, supporting vulnerable individuals into mainstream health provision. [More about the Kathy Biggar Trophy].
Keywords: peer support, health
[Parc (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a dedicated team, including staff and peers, aimed at improving the experience of new arrivals, with a focus on reducing stress and anxiety during early days in custody. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy].
Keywords: reception, induction, peer support
[Pentonville (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a 12-week programme, specifically designed for the Young Adult cohort, with social aspects, discussing topics like gang life, young fatherhood, forgiveness and conflict resolution, as well as educational aspects. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy].
Keywords: young people, counselling, peer support
[Peterborough (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a project supporting mothers and grandmothers in the prison, helping them cope with being separated from their families, and maintaining and rebuilding their relationships. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy].
Keywords: families, peer support
[Sudbury (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a programme helping to build the confidence and self-esteem of veterans, as well as helping to ensure they can access support that’s available to them. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy].
Keywords: veterans, peer support
[Thorn Cross (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a programme to make OMU “the hub of the prison,” with Peer Assistants giving advice and guidance, as well as taking applications and assisting staff at a weekly drop-in service. [More about the Ruth Mann Trophy].
Keywords: resettlement, employment, peer support
[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
[HMI Prisons (2016)]
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].
Keywords: peer support
[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
[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
