Indefinite detention or supervision for public protection when a life sentence is not available: Pathway outcomes among prisoners in one region

Indefinite detention or supervision for public protection when a life sentence is not available: Pathway outcomes among prisoners in one region Abstract Background Indeterminate sentences for Public Protection (IPPs) were…
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Post‐traumatic stress disorder and related factors among female victims of sexual assault required to attend a University Hospital in Turkey: A cross‐sectional cohort study

Post‐traumatic stress disorder and related factors among female victims of sexual assault required to attend a University Hospital in Turkey: A cross‐sectional cohort study Abstract Background Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
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Alternatives to custodial remand for women in the criminal justice system: A multi‐sector approach

Alternatives to custodial remand for women in the criminal justice system: A multi‐sector approach Abstract Throughout the world, women involved in criminal justice systems often present with substantial needs and…
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Randomised controlled trial of a treatment adherence programme for prisoners with mental health problems in Spain

Randomised controlled trial of a treatment adherence programme for prisoners with mental health problems in Spain Abstract The prevalence of psychiatric disorders is high among prisoners, who often need psychotropic…
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A comparison of long‐term medium secure patients within NHS and private and charitable sector units in England

A comparison of long‐term medium secure patients within NHS and private and charitable sector units in England Abstract Background In England, forensic psychiatric hospital services are provided at three security…
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Sexualised video games, sexist attitudes and empathy towards victims of rape: Correlational evidence for a relationship is minimal in an online study

Sexualised video games, sexist attitudes and empathy towards victims of rape: Correlational evidence for a relationship is minimal in an online study Abstract Background There is continued debate about whether…
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The Offender Personality Disorder Pathway for Women in England and Wales: a hopeful new development?

The Offender Personality Disorder Pathway for Women in England and Wales: a hopeful new development? Rachel Cohen, Julie Trebilcock, Timothy Weaver, Paul Moran Read the syndicated article here
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Prisoners with neurodevelopmental difficulties: Vulnerabilities for mental illness and self‐harm

Prisoners with neurodevelopmental difficulties: Vulnerabilities for mental illness and self‐harm Abstract Background Research into neurodevelopmental disorders in adult offenders has tended to be disorder specific, so hindering service planning for…
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