Dame Anne Owers' report, out today, doesn’t pull any punches. It lays bare the systemic failures behind repeated prison capacity crises. We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis — history shows it won’t. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-in…

Valuable and insightful work done recently by Pact on how investing in community mental health services can: 🌟Ease the strain on prison mental health teams 🌟Reduce reoffending rates. Check out the full paper!⬇️

Fancy working with me, Debbie Riby and Mary Hanley Durham Psychology the 2 projects are on neurodiversity and education and neurodiversity, mental health and the criminal justice system . Take a look 😀 Closing date 26th August. St Cuthbert's Society See here: jobs.ac.uk/job/DOF253/res

This is Elmo trying his best to give you a virtual hug! Is it working?

I am very pleased to share our new website for 'The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab' Durham University Department of Psychology you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀 …orensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk

The Rt Rev Richard Moth, Liaison Bishop for Prisons (Catholic Church Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton), introduces 'Picking up the Pieces: an ecumenical approach to criminal justice reform' Convened by Pact, the report shares recommendations for criminal justice reform from leading Christian voices. 🔗

My new fabulous book from Hetty Walker all the way from her Paris trip from my favourite bookshop in the whole world Shakespeare&Company 🥰

NEW DATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR NEPACS TRAINING designed to raise awareness about the issues that families face when a family member goes to prison, highlighting the specific impact on children. Helping anyone working with families to improve the support they offer

Really looking forward to the Holloway documentary and Q&A at the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham this evening at 7pm. Unlock's paula harriott will moderate the discussion. Tickets available on the link in this post. #criminaljustice #prisons buff.ly/NSBlIfV

Are you a nurse or allied primary care professional who has worked with women in prison with mental health issues? We would like to speak to you for our study. Please drop me message for further information. 😀 fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR2067…

Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating their A Level results today! We can’t wait to welcome our newest Cuth’s freshers this September, your next chapter starts here! 💚🎉

If you'll be joining us Durham University in a few weeks, we can't wait to welcome you! 🎓 In the meantime, here are some words of encouragement from our amazing student peer supporters, discovered between books during a bit of library spring cleaning today! 📚 #Community #Compassion

The new black #alshepmcr #streetart #mentalhealth #artist Beans, Gaz, Dave and Andy Prof Tammi Walker trust a fox Tommy steve Prince SofiiiS 💙 Dr Sonia Soans Whitey/// viscountphilthestokie💙

Our Women in Recovery & Empowerment #WiRE swim & breakfast at Seaham Marina this morning 🏊 🌊 Fresh fried eggs from The Barn at Easington 🍳 🐓 and the healthy fruit 🍑🍇🍑from Sarah Schonewald 🙏🏼Recovery Connections #TogetherWeHeal & recover ❤️‍🩹💜

Philosophy in prison is a rowdy, honest and hopeful provocation – aeon.co/essays/philoso… via Aeon Magazine

Come and work with us! Assistant Professor role available, full-time & permanent and is open to applicants from all areas of psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in forensic psychology➡️bit.ly/3V7nqW9

👏 Proud to support the outstanding work of PurdieConsult OBE, UKROEd & @RoadSafetyTrst tackling the unacceptably high numbers killed/seriously injured on our roads. Every life lost is one too many – evidence-based action like #GDL can save lives. durham-pcc.gov.uk/news/pcc-welco…

🌟 Nominations are open for the County Durham Together Awards 2025! 🌟 As Durham PCC I am Proud to sponsor these awards with The Northern Echo, celebrating our unsung heroes who go above & beyond to make a difference in our communities. 💙 👉 Nominate now:

Lots of love for The Maccabees’ reunion at All Points East yesterday, plus a great selection of artists playing throughout the day. Full gallery by Mike Burnell here… breakingglassmagazine.com/2025/08/25/fes… 📸 iso400 Mike 🎪 All Points East #AllPointsEast #TheMaccabees

Truly amazing day despite the dust 😍