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Here is a longer breakdown of my new paper at JHR on mental health needs and suicide attempts in a large urban county jail. This explains the paper in more detail for those that want to read it. https://lnkd.in/eiB5jv7C

CJI recognises mental health as a universal human right. Our inspections recommend improvements in the mental wellbeing of criminal justice staff, victims of or those impacted by crime and prisoners. ➡️Discover our inspections: https://lnkd.in/gT_tmf5T #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Exit Plan: Developing a Life Purpose I have an opportunity to work with 6 exceptional young men who have two months left before they exit juvenile prison. Despite juvenile prison being an avenue to learn various skills, these exceptional young men have not taken full advantage of the opportunities due to poor mental health, trauma and the weight of present and future stigma. My role as a Co-Active Coach is to help them create an Exit Plan. Together, we will co-create tools that will enable them to overcome stigma and the challenges that often lead to re-offending. #MagicalKingJames #CoActiveCoaching #CoActiveLeadership #KeepingBoysInSchool #TransformativeJustice #HalfwayHouseforBoys #LifesongForMothers #LifesongKenya

📺 Our video interview with our Director of External Engagement, Helen Berresford, explores our newly launched briefing on mental health in prison. We created this briefing with members of our Justice ExChange who've experienced the justice system and used our services. 🧠 Read the full briefing https://bit.ly/3TymvOE #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthinprisons #prisonwellbeing #mentalhealthsupport #prisonreform #prison #prisonsupport #mentalhealthinprison #wellbeing #custody #imprisonment #justice #justicesystem #mentalhealthproblems #criminaljustice

📺 Listen to our interview with Tracy, one of our Justice ExChange members, about her experiences of mental health in prison. We recently released a new briefing exploring this topic, with input from Tracy and other members of our Justice ExChange who've experienced the justice system and used our services. Through this forum, members can share their experiences in prison and views on how things can be made better. 🧠 Read the full briefing on our website: https://lnkd.in/d22tJxG8 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthinprisons #prisonwellbeing #mentalhealthsupport #prisonreform #prison #prisonsupport #mentalhealthinprison #wellbeing #custody #imprisonment #justice #justicesystem #mentalhealthproblems #criminaljustice

Please join us for an informational webinar surrounding HEA 1006 - Mental Health Emergency Detention. Further information listed below!

🔎 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY 🔎 We are commissioning a national survey on public perceptions and attitudes towards sentencing in Scotland. This will examine public awareness of sentencing and views on Scotland’s criminal justice system, with a focus on media consumption, community sentencing, mental health and domestic abuse. Anyone interested in bidding for the project, should visit https://bit.ly/3P60tA0 or email [email protected] for more information. #research #researchopportunity #sentencing #Scotland #justice

Please Like and Share this video to help get the message out. This video gives a glimpse into the lives of firefighters, police, EMS and 911 dispatchers as they deal with their personal and professional lives. The stress of one or both lives can create depression which can have a ripple effect not only in the first responder's life but their family and friends. We need to change our culture so that those struggling understand that “It’s ok to say I’m not ok”. Please like and share this video with your family and friends. Mental health issues can affect everyone not just those in public safety. https://lnkd.in/dvWEChsF

Breaking Free from Invisible Chains: Lessons from a Captive Bear I recently came across a video of a bear that had been kept captive for 20 years. Despite being freed, the bear continued to walk in circles, trapped in a mental prison of its past captivity. This powerful imagery reminds me of how we often carry the burdens of our past, even when circumstances change for the better. Whether it's old habits, fears, or limitations, breaking free from these invisible chains requires intentional effort and support. As professionals, it's essential to recognize and address these mental barriers. Only then can we truly embrace new opportunities and grow. Let’s support each other in overcoming our mental prisons and walking a path of true freedom and progress. #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SupportEachOther #Leadership #Mindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #Wellbeing #MentalWellness #Resilience #OvercomingObstacles #CareerGrowth #SudhaySays