peer support

Support for Veterans

[North West Probation (2024)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a 6 session group work programme for veterans on probation – focusing on issues such as substance misuse, trauma, reintegration, and employment skills.

Keywords: veterans, peer support

Prisoners on prisons: Experiences of peer-delivered suicide prevention work

[Incarceration (Journal) (2023)]

Article on the experiences of prison Listeners – including recommendations on improving the support provided to them.

Keywords: peer support, suicide prevention

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.

Keywords: peer support