How can we improve our understanding of the prevalence of physical and mental health needs among different cohorts and at different stages of a sentence? How can those needs be addressed or supported in prison and probation settings?
Background
The objective for MoJ is to develop a sustainable and effective prison and probation service that protects the public, delivers interventions that break the cycle of reoffending and rebuilds confidence in the criminal justice system. We want to divert adults, children and young people away from crime. Our evidence interests span a range of areas through all stages of the justice system, with a particular focus on improving holistic systems-wide understanding of what works to improve outcomes.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Understanding and learning from the impact of COVID-19 on probation's work to improve the health of people under its supervision
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Funded by: COVID
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Why might this be relevant?
This project directly addresses the question by focusing on improving the health of individuals under probation supervision and addressing their healthcare needs.
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Disentangling involvement in and the impact of integrated health and criminal justice systems: A North of England Research Consortium
What is the problem? England and Wales (E&W) has one of the highest rates of imprisonment worldwide, with re-offending estimated to cost the economy £18.1bn every year. People who are involved in the criminal j...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Newcastle University
Why might this be relevant?
While this project focuses on health and care inequalities within the criminal justice system, it does not specifically address the needs of different cohorts and stages of a sentence, but it partially aligns with the question by exploring how H&J systems could be improved.
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Understanding Offender Rehabilitation and Supervision
Offender rehabilitation in England and Wales is in crisis. 57% of adults released from short custodial sentences re-offend within just 1 year of their release. Lack of rehabilitation is a key driver of record-high prison...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Strathclyde
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on understanding offender rehabilitation and supervision, which directly relates to addressing and supporting physical and mental health needs in prison and probation settings.