[Lancaster University (2022)]
Report, based on a review of the research literature and new research conducted by the authors, on the role experiences of care can have on women and girls and how to help prevent care leavers from ending in custody.
Keywords: young people, female offenders, care leavers
[Clinks (2021)]
This evidence review provides an in-depth look at the issue of maternal imprisonment and the impact of this imprisonment on the children affected, the mothers themselves and the family members (typically grandmothers) who take over childcare responsibilities. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].
Keywords: female offenders, families, mothers, children
[HMI Probation (2021)]
Summary of the evidence base relating to probation work and women. [From HMI Probation’s Evidence base (probation)].
Keywords: female offenders
[HMI Probation (2021)]
Academic insights: this report summarises the research evidence on girls and gangs, and how this has been utilised to develop the ‘Getting out for Good’ project which combines gender-specific mentoring with sporting and cultural activities. [From HMI Probation’s Academic Insights].
Keywords: gangs, young people, female offenders
[Youth Custody Service (2021)]
An effective practice briefing from the Youth Custody Service, on working with girls around bullying.
Keywords: female offenders, young people
[Birth Companions (2021)]
Research on the issues facing pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community.
Keywords: female offenders
[Prison Reform Trust (2020)]
A guide for prison staff to help them understand how prison life can affect a person’s mental health, with a focus on women.
Keywords: mental health, wellbeing, female offenders
[Penal Reform International (2020)]
A guide to understand how life in prison can affect a person’s mental health, with a focus on women. It describes how to recognise the signs of poor mental health and how best to respond.
Keywords: mental health, female offenders
[Pact (2020)]
Easy-to-read, practical guide for mothers in prison.
Keywords: female offenders, families, mothers
