Steph Scott

Important #research from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social involving @xqi01.bsky.social from @durhameducation.bsky.social and Dr Charmele Ayadurai from our Business School.

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On the left, in white text on a black background, it reads: “The ball is now in the government’s court. Solving the prison capacity crisis will require major intervention and, as the review recognises, this will only succeed if reform and investment deliver an effective and responsive probation service." The quote is from Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.). On the right is a photograph of a prison cell. There is a green bed, and the walls are mouldy.

“This is a vital review that makes the case for change by focusing on the evidence on what will reduce reoffending and prevent more people becoming victims of crime.

Our response to David Gauke's sentencing review: howardleague.org/news/a-vital...

Any Sentencing Review must surely be just a first step in the long promised fundamental appraisal of our entire neglected desperately underfunded Justice system.

Charities step up pressure on Keir Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap Exclusive: Survey commissioned by children’s charities shows UK voters want to see families prioritised Charities and a Labour-aligned pressure group are ramping up calls on Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child limit on benefits, as polling shows support for action on youth poverty remains high, and is equally solid among Labour voters tempted by Reform. As discussions continue in government ahead of the forthcoming child poverty strategy, a survey commissioned by a coalition of charities suggests voters want to see families prioritised. Continue reading...

Charities step up pressure on Keir Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap

Latest criminal justice trends (Spring 2025) Official stats for 2024 show increase in numbers going through the CJS and a big increase in community resolutions.

The latest criminal justice trends
Official stats for 2024 show increase in numbers going through the CJS and a big increase in community resolutions. www.russellwebster.com/latest-crimi...

Last week the final report from the Lost Mothers project was published, a ground-breaking piece of research from @herts.ac.uk and @birthcompanions.bsky.social.

Read @midwifeteacher.bsky.social's summary of the project's heart-breaking, yet galvanising findings: bit.ly/CBDrLauraAbb...

‘The pain was worse than giving birth’: why are so many women separated from their babies in prison? First they had to give birth in custody, then their babies were taken away. Sometimes they never got them back. Here’s what 29 women told the Lost Mothers Project

Powerful piece on the separation of babies from their mothers in prison based on the ‘Lost Mothers’ research led by @midwifeteacher.bsky.social

If more evidence was needed to persuade anyone that pregnant women should not be imprisoned, this is it.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Shabana Mahmood warned of risk to pregnant women in halting Sentencing Council guidelines Exclusive: Stopping pre-sentencing reports could put more pregnant people behind bars, groups tell justice minister

We are among the many charities that have co-signed this letter to the Lord Chancellor.

Blocking the Sentencing Council's guidelines on pre-sentence reports means putting more pregnant women, new mothers and babies in prison, and at risk of significant harm.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr...

What works to reduce reoffending? New MoJ report synthesises the evidence on interventions to reduce reoffending.

What works to reduce reoffending?
New MoJ report synthesises the evidence on interventions to reduce reoffending.
www.russellwebster.com/what-works-t...

💡How can we ensure that research is shaped by the voices of those it’s meant to serve?

As part of our ongoing Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) initiatives, we’re pleased to announce an upcoming online workshop dedicated to exploring exactly that.

Further details below. ⬇️

Every Easter I think of women in prison, locked in for long periods of time over 4 days. For pregnant women & new mothers, the isolation is brutal. Our Lost Mothers research makes it clear: we must stop sending pregnant women to prison. @birthcompanions.bsky.social @cleanbrk.bsky.social

Troubled NHS trust to quit East Midlands prison health contract NHS bosses say they need to focus on making improvements following the Nottingham attacks.

Troubled NHS trust to quit East Midlands prison health contract
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently responsible for looking after prisoners at seven jails across the East Midlands and an immigration centre.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Researcher training doesn't always cover how to run stakeholder engagement workshops to drive impact.

Check out our blog on leveraging visual storytelling to co-create research impact through engaging & inclusive workshops. 🚫 art skills needed!

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Job Vacancy at the University of Hull: Qualitative Researcher in Health Services Research We are seeking an experienced postdoctoral researcher with expertise in qualitative methods and health services research to join a multi-disciplinary team on the DevleoPing an Alcohol Risk rEduction p...

The PARENT project (DevleoPing an Alcohol Risk rEduction pathway with pareNts and health visiTors) is recruiting a Qualitative Researcher in Health Services Research for 12 months, closing 29 April. More information in the link below - please share

jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Venn diagram with three intersecting circles: children and young people's health, inclusive public involvement and co-production and children's rights and youth participation

In an effort to build/rebuild online networks I've set up 3 starter kits in my main areas of research interest:
Links in the posts which follow - reply to be added.
And if you're in the intersecting areas, especially the middle bit, and we don't know each other already - do say hello 😊

The public want a fairer sentencing system Citizens’ panel convened by Prison Reform Trust calls for comprehensive reform to sentencing

The public want a fairer sentencing system
Citizens’ panel convened by @prtuk.bsky.social calls for comprehensive reform to sentencing
www.russellwebster.com/the-public-w...

The Howard League | Revealed: The prisons keeping children locked in their cells for hours on end Children in prisons in England are typically being kept in their cells for about 20 hours a day and receiving less than 15 hours of education per week.

The prisons keeping children locked in their cells for hours on end howardleague.org/news/reveale... @thehowardleague.bsky.social shows Feltham, Warrington & Wetherby YOIs not offering proper regimes

Join our next Peer Research Community of Practice event to hear from Ang Broadbridge, Head of Implementation @ Ways to Wellness, who'll discuss the 'insider status' of the peer researcher.

Tue 27 May, 1pm - 3pm, online

tinyurl.com/PRCOP2705

Probation “under-resourced and over-stretched” Probation inspectorate annual report says the service has too few staff, with too little experience and training, managing too many cases.

Today's Probation Annual Report finds the service "under-resourced and over-stretched" and shres garve concerns about its public protection work in particular
www.russellwebster.com/probation-un...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Creative Research Methods Challenge Power Dynamics in Knowledge Production. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion exploring how creative research methods challenge power dynamics in knowledge production. Chaired by Helen Kara, a leading voice in creative…

What role does creativity play in research?

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar on how #CreativeResearchMethods challenge power dynamics in knowledge production.

#ResearchMethods @drhelenkara.bsky.social

📅 March 24, 2:00 PM
🔗 Register now:

Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the number of women in prison globally, according to a new…

Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report

There are still a small number of spaces available to book for this event - which will be useful for anyone working or training within social care or youth work.

Precarious Motherhood Precarious Motherhood explores the experiences of racially minoritised mothers living with insecure immigration status and financial hardship in London, UK. It exposes the impact of hostile immigratio...

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Precarious Motherhood
Navigating relationships and support post-migration in the UK by Rachel Benchekroun 
explores the experiences of racially minoritised mothers living with insecure immigration status and financial hardship in London, UK.

uclpress.co.uk/book/precari...

London-tripping!

Thanks @dusportexsci.bsky.social @iainlindsey.bsky.social looking forwards to hopefully publishing the next chapters of this ongoing story later in the year 🤞🌈 #joyinPA #creativemethods #coproduction @nihrspcr.bsky.social

We are thrilled to be announced as a winner at last night’s @bionow.bsky.social awards, taking the trophy for the Social Impact Award for our #WomanOfTheNorth work – well done to all who contributed to this hugely impactful piece of work!

So - we were blown away to receive this @bionow.bsky.social Social Impact Award for our @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #WomanoftheNorth work. Not possible without the 40+ authors and our HEN directors @profkepickett.bsky.social & @profbambra.bsky.social

New article out on in @risjnl.bsky.social - I've looked at how #ontologicalsecurity can explain ways in which the state weaponises violence against migration women as part of the deterrent architecture of the #hostileenvironment in the UK --linked here www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

An honour to catch up with our @healthworks.bsky.social Patron, @michaelmarmot.bsky.social, as he launched Newcastle as a #MarmotCity at Newcastle City Council. A fantastic opportunity to take bold steps towards reducing health inequalitie and building a fairer, healthier future for Newcastle.

Study Findings - YouTube

Presentations of my PhD findings (at some point you have to get over shuddering at the sound of your own voice). All work rests firmly on the shoulders of giants - supervisors @profamyodonnell.bsky.social and @stephscott.bsky.social - and to @arcnenc.bsky.social for funding and structural support