4 September 2009

PRISONS/PRISON HEALTH

Guidelines for the clinical management of people refusing food in immigration removal centres and prisons (28th August 2009)
Information, for health professionals in prisons and immigration removal centres, on the physical effects of food refusal, the most effective practical and clinical management of individuals refusing to eat and drink, legal aspects and the relevance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It also addresses the considerable dangers and risks associated with refeeding individuals who have been starving but who then decide to eat again.
Guidance

Securing Employment for Offenders with Mental Health Problems. Towards a Better Way (2nd September 2009)
Enabling a person with a history of offending to get and keep a job is probably the most effective intervention anyone can make to prevent reoffending and improve their chances of leading a better life.

This policy paper examines how to improve the employment prospects of offenders with mental health problems.
Paper

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