Restoring something lost
The mental health impact of therapy dogs in prisons Dr Graham Durcan 19 December 2018 The mental health benefits of therapy dogs have been demonstrated widely across health care settings. In the light...
View ArticleIn ten years’ time
Working alongside Revolving Doors, In ten years’ time marks ten years since the launch of the Bradley Report on improving outcomes for people with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in the...
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The future of prison mental health care in England
A national consultation and review Dr Graham Durcan Poor mental health is exceptionally common in prison. 45% of adults in prison have anxiety or depression, 8% have a diagnosis of psychosis, and 60%...
View ArticlePodcast: Graham Durcan
Dr Graham Durcan, our Associate Director of Research and Evaluation, speaks to Thea Joshi about mental health in prisons. The Centre has done decades of research in this area but, despite some good...
View ArticleOut of sight
Girls in the Children and Young People’s Secure Estate Lorraine Khan, Androulla Harris and Curtis Sinclair The Children and Young People Secure Estate (CYPSE) provides placements for children aged...
View ArticleMind over matter: How I’ve looked after my wellbeing during lockdown in prison
By Ricky Spending lockdown in prison I have thought a lot about what I’ve found helpful for my wellbeing. I break it down into Awareness, Mindset, Focus and Motivation. I have always been sporty and...
View ArticleThe Government’s prisons strategy: what does it mean for mental health?
By Andy Bell Last week the Government published a white paper setting out its strategy for prisons in England and Wales. The use of prison has major implications for mental health. The vast majority of...
View ArticlePrison mental health services in England, 2023
Dr Graham Durcan The vast majority of people who come into custodial settings have vulnerabilities and often complex needs, with nine out of ten prisoners having at least one mental health or...
View ArticleFirst steps towards a mentally healthier justice system?
Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has brought the justice system back into political focus over the last couple of months. As the number of prisoners rises and reaches beyond the capacity...
View ArticleWaiting for too long: the urgent need for health and justice reform
The first few weeks of 2024 has seen the publication of numerous reports about the wellbeing of prisoners in England and Wales. They present a picture of a system that is struggling to cope, putting...
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