Post-Soviet economic decline, power vacuums, and psychiatric disturbance
Gavin Wilkinson on how the fall of the USSR, power vacuums filled by organised crime have touched the UK Criminal Justice System and mental health services
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Gavin Wilkinson on how the fall of the USSR, power vacuums filled by organised crime have touched the UK Criminal Justice System and mental health services
Mike Guilfoyle remembers 'Albie' and a tragic incident in his past
The Centre's director, Richard Garside, is co-signatory of a letter to Minister of Justice David Gauke.
The letter, mentioned in the weekend's Observer, expresses concern over the decision to re-let Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) contracts.
Mike Guilfoyle recounts his supervision of 'Hunter', trying to escape a violent history
Gavin Wilkinson on why changes in technology are bringing problems to people’s mental-health as well as benefits, and why we need to understand these changes if we want to reduce re-offending
Mike Guilfoyle recalls his meetings with 'Armo'
Gavin Wilkinson on why taking a more considered long-term view of offender progress through treatment is important to help reduce re-offending
Mike Guilfoyle on an evocative encounter with Rocco who had a troubled upbringing
Mike Guilfoyle refects on old-style probation practices being replaced with office-based formalities