The latest views and discussion from Clinks staff and guest writers. We also use blogs to give short updates on our latest projects, as well as briefings on topics of interest to members.
NHS staff in probation: opportunity, caution, and what must be in place
A new pilot placing NHS staff within probation appointments reflects a shift towards prevention, early intervention, and whole-person approaches but from a lived experience perspective, it also raises important questions about trust, power, and consent.
Women, Self-Harm, and the Justice Pathway: Why We Must Look Beyond Prison Walls
Self-harm among women in prison remains alarmingly high, yet little is known about what happens before custody, when many women’s distress begins to build. Our new research project seeks to close this evidence gap by exploring how self-harm manifests across the justice pathway and identifying earlier opportunities for compassionate intervention.
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NHS staff in probation: opportunity, caution, and what must be in place
A new pilot placing NHS staff within probation appointments reflects a shift towards prevention, early intervention, and whole-person approaches but from a lived experience perspective, it also raises important questions about trust, power, and consent.
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