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Samaritans’ research offers a unique insight into the emotional concerns of prisoners before and when they reach the point of crisis.
MoJ research investigates ACCT procedures to try to prevent suicide and self-harm in prison.
Not only did prison exacerbate existing problems because they were not appropriately addressed within the prison system, but imprisonment made many prisoners feel powerless to deal with issues such as their children’s wellbeing.