[Clinks (2023)]
Report commissioned by Clinks into the challenges facing older prisoners, and the staff who care for them – including some examples of good practice. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].
Keywords: older prisoners, health, wellbeing
[Prison Service Journal (2023)]
This PSJ article summarises the evidence base relating to the wellbeing, focusing primarily on who may be most at risk of wellbeing difficulties, and on what might be done to help support positive wellbeing in prisons.
Keywords: wellbeing
[Cheshire YJS (2024)]
Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: focusing on social prescirbing for young people at the point of arrest.
Keywords: young people, mental health, wellbeing
[Lancashire YJS (2024)]
Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: the Chuckery is a not-for-profit sanctuary-farm housing rescue poultry and other livestock; Lancashire YJS has partnered with the farm to provide opportunities for young people to volunteer at the Chuckery, in roles tailored to their skills and interests.
Keywords: young people, engagement, skills training, wellbeing
[Sefton YJS (2024)]
Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: Sefton’s Youth Connectors are a small team of female youth workers assigned to schools in the area to provide 1-2-1 support and mentoring to girls aged 8-15 years considered at heightened risk of offending or exploitation.
Keywords: young people, female offenders, mental health, wellbeing
[Dovegate prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy runner-up: a project offering vocational qualifications to prisoners in dog training and behaviour, which provides wide-ranging benefits across the establishment and beyond.
Keywords: animal training, education, wellbeing
[Full Sutton prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a scheme which allows up to 150 prisoners to opt-out of the prison’s in-house catering and cater for themselves instead.
[Haverigg prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a converted former workshop bringing together a range of services and facilities including a café, barbershop, charity shop, and a dedicated Listeners room, where prisoners can get advice and support.
Keywords: wellbeing, training, peer mentoring
[Portland prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: an 8-week course, based around rugby, run by a charity; the course is a mix of inspirational talks and discussions, preparing for and organising rugby matches, and developing rugby skills.
[Risley prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a 180+ bed facility, overseen and staffed by staff veterans, with the aim to create a wellbeing and resettlement-focused residential community.
Keywords: veterans, wellbeing, resettlement, peer mentoring
