Individuals in prison are far more likely to suffer from a mental health issue than not. So, what is currently being done to assist those with mental health needs when they come to resettle into society upon release? How can we ensure better and more joined up mental health support for those leaving prison? What does ‘good’ mental health support post-prison look like and what impact could better support have on prison leavers with mental health issues, and their rehabilitation journey?
To discuss these questions, the SMF is hosting a roundtable discussion in partnership with Policy@Manchester, The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit.
We will be joined by leading experts including Kerryn Wotton, CEO, Hardman Trust and Dr Jane Senior, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health at The University of Manchester. Dr Senior and colleagues’ have undertaken research into the application of Critical Time Intervention (CTI) – an American model of care designed for people being discharged from psychiatric hospitals – to prisons, to support individuals with mental illness in their transition back into the community upon release. Their case study ‘showed significantly better outcomes for prison leavers with severe mental health issues’ who went through the CTI model of care.
The discussion will be held under the Chatham House Rule and will bring together a small group of stakeholders and experts including academics, government bodies, practitioners, charities and parliamentarians, to hear from Dr Senior on her research and discuss how we can improve mental health support from prison leavers. Following a short presentation from Dr Senior, we will hear from Kerryn Wotton, CEO of the Hardman Trust, before widening the discussion out to all attendees.
Date/time: Tuesday 12 March, 15:30-16:30
Location: Central London
Please note spaces at this roundtable are limited. If you would like to attend, please email events@smf.co.uk.
