10 July 2016

Traumatic brain injury and offending – An economic analysis

Brain injury

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What are the links between head injuries and offending? According to this report adolescence is a peak period for both. It draws together evidence to show that traumatic brain injury can lead to impaired judgement, reduced impulse control, and increased aggressiveness, which could lead to criminal activity. It argues that having a head injury increases the risk of offending by at least 50%.

Publisher: Centre for Mental Health
Author: Michael Parsonage

30 September 2024
The Wayland Pilot: Use of a peer-led scrutiny panel to amplify voices and restore trust in the discrimination complaints system in prison

This report looks at the findings from a Wayland Prison pilot project for minority ethnic young adult prisoners and the discrimination complaints system

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July 2024
Young women’s education in prison

This report from Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) demonstrates the powerful role education plays for young women in prison and on release.
Publisher: Prisoners’ Education Trust
Author: Katy Swaine Williams

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Young Justice Advisors Impact report: 2016 – 2024

This report highlights the strengths, impact and legacy of the Young Justice Advisors project.
Publisher: Young Justice Advisors

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