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A new report by User Voice shines a light on the challenges neurodiverse people face in the criminal justice system and the types of support that can make a real difference. HMP Pentonville’s neurodiverse wing, which was founded in part by Unlocked Graduates participants, is highlighted as a success story in good practice. 🌟 Key examples of best practice in prisons: - More prison staff with lived experience of neurodiversity - Peer support activities (group sessions, listeners, champions) - Single cells where possible - One-to-one accessible learning opportunities - More physical activities Head to Russell Webster for further insights and recommendations for tailored support: https://lnkd.in/e88nMhUV #Neurodiversity #CriminalJusticeReform #NeurodivergentVoices #PrisonReform

Register for a free online book launch for "Incarceration Games: A History of Role-Play in Psychology, Prisons, and Performance" by Steve Scott-Bottoms! During the discussion, learn more about the author's research, interviews with people involved with the Stanford Prison Experiment, and what the experiment can tell us about real prison conditions: https://lnkd.in/gXHumhyB

Read our latest blog as it examines the world of prison reform as seen through the eyes of a visionary leader with decades of experiences. From tackling complex challenges to implementing innovative strategies and approaches, discover what it takes to successfully navigate and reform these complex environments. Whether you’re passionate about criminal justice reform or curious about leadership in challenging environments, make sure to check our blog - https://lnkd.in/e4dep6SB #criminaljustice #innovation #leadershipinsights #prisonreform #LavaGroup

Reform in the corrections space IS possible! Creating a safe, growth-filled, living AND working environment CAN happen. If you haven’t engaged with Brian Koehn at Social Purpose Corrections, 501(c)3, you’re missing out on making this happen. #letsdothis #correctionsreform #innovationinaction #justiceimpacted #corrections #livingandlearning

I highly recommend Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy if you’re interested in learning more about the U.S carceral state and prison reform. Check out my full review below (spoilers included):  https://lnkd.in/gT4j-4Zr #massincarceration #prisonreform

Reading this breaks my heart. How can we make a change? Can Simple Words get our books into the hands of dyslexic inmates & make a difference as they learn to read in prison? What do you think? How can we achieve this. Please share your thoughts. http://ed.gr/bjtlz

Reading this breaks my heart. How can we make a change? Can Simple Words get our books into the hands of dyslexic inmates & make a difference as they learn to read in prison? What do you think? How can we achieve this. Please share your thoughts. http://ed.gr/bjtlz

A recently published blog that I wrote is on our website. I appreciate the fact that the The Policy Prison Initiative keeps raising the issues that should concern us so that we can take action! #napddirector #prisonpolicyinitiative

Reading this breaks my heart. How can we make a change? Can Simple Words get our books into the hands of dyslexic inmates & make a difference as they learn to read in prison? What do you think? How can we achieve this. Please share your thoughts. http://ed.gr/bjtlz

What is available for women in prison? Women make up just 4% of the prison population and as Baroness Corston famously observed our penal system is designed by men, for men. There are robust arguments that many women in prison should not be there and alternatives are underused. But for those who are in prison, understanding what interventions and support is available for women in and leaving prison is essential. That is why I am really pleased that The Association of Prison Lawyers has set up a series of focused roundtables with HMPPS psychology leads for women designed to help practitioners understand what is available for women and discuss how we can ensure women's needs are met. Roundtable 1: Services and interventions – what is out there in the Women’s estate ?   When: Tuesday 17 September 2024, 17:30pm to 18:30pm   Booking link: https://lnkd.in/e-zrrmbd   Details: This session will provide an overview of the range of services and interventions now available across women’s prisons to meet the needs of women in custody. This will include safety-related interventions and services (designed to meet the needs of women in crisis), as well as offending-related services and interventions designed to address offence-related risks and needs. There will be ample time for questions and discussions.   Roundtable 2: Additional factors in assessing women and supporting women in prison   When: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 17:30pm to 18:30pm   Booking link: https://lnkd.in/evpRgWXt   Details: This session will focus on the evidence-base about the gender-specific needs of women in prison, including how women experience their imprisonment, and how these factors are being considered in the way services are designed, developed and delivered for women in prison.   Roundtable 3: What do we know and what do we need to know about women in and leaving prison? The evidence base and gaps   When: Tuesday 19 November 2024, 17:30pm to 18:30pm   Booking link: https://lnkd.in/eSBJhPJ8   Details: This final session focuses on the wider evidence about women in contact with the CJS, as well as barriers and challenges and remaining gaps in evidence about how to work effectively with women on probation to prevent recall and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.   #women #prison