The rise of therapy chatbots

The developers of these mental health chatbots do not suggest they are a replacement for person-to-person therapy although there do seem to be some real benefits.

2nd May 2018

Police arrest drug dealer using fingerprints from WhatsApp

Welsh police secure convictions using fingerprints from a WhatsApp photo.

18th April 2018

App helps you represent yourself on a drugs offence

Excellent new resource from Release guides you through the legal process if you’re arrested for possessing drugs.

10th April 2018

Smartwatch cracks murder case

Apple Watch provides critical evidence in an Australian murder case.

6th April 2018

What is environmental drug and alcohol prevention?

Traditional substance use prevention has focused on warning or informing about risks or on skills-based interventions. Why not aim to limit unhealthy behaviours by changing the environment in ways which influence people’s choices?

6th March 2018

Digital money laundering

Europol estimates 3-4% of the £100bn in illicit proceeds in Europe are laundered through cryptocurrencies – and the proportion is growing rapidly.

28th February 2018

Forensic mental eHealth interventions can improve treatment outcomes

An internationsl systematic review concludes that eHealth can improve treatment outcomes because of its
potential to increase motivation and engagement and deliver an individually tailored approach.

26th February 2018

Police extend use of drones

Most police services now use drones and for an ever growing list of reasons: tracking suspects, gathering evidence, counter-terrorism

21st February 2018

Police trial mobile fingerprinting

West Yorkshire Police trial handheld scanners which allow them to identify people in less than a minute with potential massive efficiency boost.

14th February 2018

Using technology to promote desistance

HMPPS are developing complementary digital media to help offenders on the Timewise Programme learn new skills to deal with life’s problems.

15th January 2018

Dutch probation pioneers domestic abuse virtual reality project

Innovative VR approach gets Dutch domestic abuse perpetrators to realise the impact of their behaviour on their children.

2nd December 2017

Do digital alcohol interventions work?

Cochrane Review finds that personalised digital advice from apps and other online resources do tend to help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption.

16th October 2017

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