We want to provide decent, safe and secure accommodation that supports individuals in their rehabilitation. We want to reduce levels of violence and self-harm and develop the evidence on what structures and interventions can help improve outcomes for individuals in prison.
We can be contacted at the following email address: evidence_partnerships@justice.gov.uk.
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Across the globe, prisons have emerged as epicentres of some of the largest outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, as of 4 December, there have been 232,382 COVID-19 cases and 1,565 COVID-related deaths amo...
Funded by: COVID
Lead research organisation: Queen's University Belfast
The project partially answers the question by discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of prisoners, but does not address the other aspects of the question. The authors have the necessary expertise to conduct the research.
COVID-19 is a particular challenge within the prison setting given the vulnerable nature of the population (in terms of emotional dysregulation, mental health difficulties, rates of suicide, self harm and violence); the ...
Funded by: COVID
Lead research organisation: Swansea University
The project partially answers the question by examining the impact of COVID-19 and prison restrictions on psychological and behavioral outcomes. The authors have the necessary expertise to conduct the research.
Prisons are experiencing numerous problems: rising numbers, 'new' populations requiring specialised care (e.g. elderly men, military veterans); an ageing and dilapidated estate that spatially exacerbates effects of overc...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Bath
The project does not directly address the question as it focuses on the design and operation of a specific prison. However, the authors have the necessary expertise to conduct the research.