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Aspiring academic - PhD student Dundee, assoc. Lecturer UWS. Husband, father, grandfather just wanting to make the world a better place...

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Dr Catriona Connell @drcconnell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
1st results from #RELEASE: a population-level study into health on release from prison People released have more contact with all services for mental health and substance use than similar people who haven't been in prison, especially acute/emergency bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/2... 1/3
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Health service contacts for mental health and substance use on release from prison: a retrospective population-based data linkage study
Background Mental health and substance use problems among people released from prison contribute substantially to premature mortality and emergency services demand. Understanding of mental health and ...
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Dr Catriona Connell @drcconnell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Despite more contact with community services - people released need emergency care MUCH more than others for mental health and substance use Community services must be equipped to meet the needs of people released, to prevent harmful and costly emergencies arising 2/3
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Dr Catriona Connell @drcconnell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
RELEASE is part of our #JusticeHealth programme. More results soon Led by me at @sacasrstir.bsky.social and Prof Kate Hunt. @kjellgren.bsky.social is lead Research Fellow Funds: Chief Scientist Office Thx to a fab team inc @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social @jsavinc.bsky.social and others not on bSky 3/3
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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
"Our prisons are so broken that we can't carry on. Politicians may disagree on how we fix the penal system, but everyone can agree that reform is needed." Our Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), wrote an opinion piece for @bigissue.com: www.bigissue.com/opinion/pris...
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We must seize the opportunity to fix our broken prisons
No one would disagree that the prison system is in crisis. The upcoming sentencing review presents us with a chance for real change.
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Tom Daems @eurocriminology.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
A New Complaint System for Prisoners in Belgium - > chapter in Just Prisons - free to read via this link: rdcu.be/d5qcr link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
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A New Complaint System for Prisoners in Belgium
This chapter introduces and reflects on the creation of a new complaint system in the prisons of Belgium. Since 1 October 2020, prisoners can file complaints with the newly created Complaint and Appea...
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
For Maths fans, 2025 is a square. 45² = 45 x 45 = 2025 Also, 9² x 5² = 2025 40² + 20² + 5² = 2025 My favourite? 1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025 #Mathematics #teaching #education
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Mary Corcoran @marycorcoran.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Still one of the most powerful cries for the unjustly imprisoned. youtu.be/_iYqWtIm0zI
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The Pogues - Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six
YouTube video by Adren Allin
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 27/12/2024
🎄 A Festive Reminder 🎄 While our support lines are closed over the festive break, we’re still here for you. Our team will be checking info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk for any urgent matters. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, and remember, support is always just an email away. 💙
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Jim Watson @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Chris Rea released Driving home for Christmas in 1986. Has there been any updates on his progress...like did he actually make it home?
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Please note the person pictured in this article is our former Principal, who resigned two weeks ago. The vote opened a week after his departure and therefore reflects views on the current executive team.
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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The result of the Vote of No Confidence at the University of Dundee was clear. 89% of staff who voted said they had no confidence in the University executive team. It is clear that staff at the University of Dundee are extremely frustrated at how the current leadership is handling the crisis.
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Legend @fubarrockchick.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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The Braes o' Bonúll @bonullbraes.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
#FreeJagtarNow Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh from Dumbarton, has now been imprisoned for SEVEN years without being brought to trial, and without any evidence being provided of any guilt. Successive Westminster governments have done nothing about it. Can everyone please, please repost this.
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Secret Agent Number Six @designationsix.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 14/12/2024
🎄 Day 14 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar 🎄 At Next Chapter Scotland, we advocate for inclusivity and understanding at every level. Let’s work together toward a more equitable system. 💙 #CriminalJusticeAdvent #DisabilityAwareness #InclusivityMatters #NextChapterScotland
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Wes Smith Ω 🧢 @wessmith123.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
What the hell are we even doing? Normalizing & green-lighting another psychotic madman. That’s what we’re doing. It’s f’ing insane.
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Supertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
“How will an ambulance get through?” A question only asked of those trying to save our planet, not millionaire landowners trying to hoard wealth. Farmers received record support in the budget. Pay what is still less than your fair share, take your tractors and piss off.
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Interesting and timely paper published today by ScotGov Justice Analysts. It examines the relationship between custodial sentences of 12 months or less issued by courts and the number of people in prison serving sentences of 12 months or less. #Remand #Sentencing #PASS www.gov.scot/publications...
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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
We cannot build our way out of this crisis. Billions earmarked for new jails would be better invested in probation. Read our response to the government’s plans to open up 14,000 more prison places by 2031, outlined in a new 10-year strategy announced today: howardleague.org/news/billion...
We cannot build our way out of this crisis
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John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Just sayin’
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Ben Collier @susansegfault.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We were commissioned by Scottish Parliament to look at the threats posed to them by emerging 'deepfake' technology - so-called 'chamberfakes' of parliamentary business. Report published today with SCCJR www.sccjr.ac.uk/publication/...
Front page of report showing two buildings intercut together as a collage
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Ceej @ceejoyner.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Antiques Roadshow appraiser let me talk about my family's prized soup tureen for 4 minutes before telling everyone it was a chamber pot
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Marc le Spark @cardboardco0kie.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
That headline is a thing of beauty.
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Shoaib M Khan @shoaibmkhan.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Happy Human Rights Day, everyone! Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 07/12/2024
🎄 Day 6 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar! If your conviction is spent, you don’t need to disclose it when applying for personal insurance, like car or home insurance. ✅ This is an important step in moving forward and leaving the past behind. 🌟 #CriminalJusticeAdvent #NextChapterScotland
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
The concept Nigel Farage is incapable of grasping is human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want. I’ll fight that to my last breath
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 07/12/2024
🎄 Day 7 of our Criminal Justice Advent Calendar White Minority Ethnic groups are disproportionately represented in Scotland’s criminal justice system. Recognizing and addressing inequalities is a key part of building a fairer society for all. 💬 #CriminalJusticeAdvent #NextChapterScotland
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Max Dennehy @maxdennehy.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
New Publication: "The Rehabilitation Industry: Lived Experience and Performance" (10min read) Andi Brierley & I explore our observations of what we describe as a Rehabilitation Industry and reflect on our roles within it We pose tough questions for all CJS stakeholders—read & join the discussion!
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 06/12/2024
🌟 Spotlight Friday 🌟 This week, we're proud to highlight Aid & Abet, a charity dedicated to empowering people with convictions to transform their lives. 💪 We’re inspired by Aid & Abet’s commitment to creating safer communities by supporting people to build new lives. 💙 🔗: www.aidnabet.org
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Shane Horgan @drshanehorgan.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I was pleased to be invited to write a short viewpoint for the Scottish justice and social affairs magazine 1919, to reflect on the recent tragedy on Edinburgh's Cowgate in early November, the impacts of social media, and police investigations. 1919magazine.co.uk/december2024...
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December 2024 - 1919 Magazine
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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
We cannot build our way out of the prison capacity crisis. Finding a solution is not simply a matter of supply; we have to reduce demand on a system that has been asked to do too much, with too little, for too long. Read our response to today's NAO report: howardleague.org/news/we-cann...
The perimeter fence of Fosse Way prison.
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Yvonne Jewkes @yvonnejewkes.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
So delighted for my friend Sara Snell that she has been appointed as the new HM chief inspector of prisons for Scotland. www.scottishlegal.com/articles/sar...
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Sara Snell appointed as new chief inspector of prisons
Sara Snell has been appointed as the new HM chief inspector of prisons for Scotland. She has extensive experience in the UK justice system having worked in HM Prison Service in England and Wales for 2...
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Sara Snell announced as new Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS), taking up a key human rights-related scrutiny and leadership role in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, having worked for 25 years in England & Wales and 9 years as a #prison adviser at International Committee of the Red Cross www.gov.scot/news/new-chi...
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New Chief Inspector of Prisons
Sara Snell appointed to post.
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Tanja Bueltmann @tanjabueltmann.net · 30/11/2024
It is not an overstatement when I say that I could genuinely weep: this is 100% the *exact opposite* of what they need to do: you cannot out-Reform the Reform Party. The only thing this will do is drive more voters to Reform: voters always choose the original. *Every* bit of research shows that. 🧵
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Karen says... cos that's what Karens do... @karenab32.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Good morning 😊
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Penelope Gibbs @penelopegibbs.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
There but for the grace of god go I. 1 in 4 people have criminal records. More have got into trouble with the law. Louise Haigh's record is said to be "spent" but isn't given offence will still come up on enhanced/standard checks and as we're so reluctant to let people move on www.fairchecks.org.uk
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Home - #FairChecks
A fresh start for the criminal records system We’re fighting to ensure that people with criminal records have a fair chance to find work and fulfil their potential. Will you join us? SIGN UP Sign the ...
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Eppie Sprung @eppiesprung.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social had the chance to come out with a strong message regarding the contribution that people are able to make to society after a #criminal conviction and yet, so disappointingly, they didn’t. What message does that send to potential employers? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary after admitting phone offence
Haigh tells PM she is ‘totally committed’ but leaves role after incorrectly telling police a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013
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Penelope Gibbs @penelopegibbs.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Stories in papers that Louise Haugh got into trouble with number 10 because she did not disclose her conviction to officials when asked re spent convictions. Her conviction was spent ie would not appear on basic DBS checks. The whole point of the rehabilitation of offenders act is to protect
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pdx law grrrl @pdxlawgrrrl.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
A federal judge found New York City in contempt over conditions in its city jails. “The use of force rate and other rates of violence, self-harm, and deaths in custody are demonstrably worse than when the Consent Judgment went into effect."
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New York City found in contempt over conditions in city jails
Despite 2015 settlement and consent decree, judge says conditions have worsened over the last decade
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~daniel_barker~ @daniel-barker.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
like I understand where you're coming from here but they very much did cancel jesus.
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 29/11/2024
🌟 Feature Friday 🌟 This week, we’re thrilled to highlight the inspiring work of Heavy Sound's, a dynamic organization using music and creativity to transform lives. 🎶✨ 👉 Learn more about their mission: heavysound.org #FeatureFriday #HeavySound #BreakingBarriers #NextChapterScotland
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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 29/11/2024
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland are recruiting and they want people with lived experience of mental ill health, learning disabilities, dementia or related conditions. If you want to make a difference, consider applying. fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Appointment of members to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is looking for two new members to join its Board. The Commission is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of people with mental ill...
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Penelope Gibbs @penelopegibbs.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Louise Haigh case speaks volumes about our inability to let people rehabilitate - she did something stupid & criminal years ago, pleaded guilty, got lowest court sanction & moved on in her life. Her criminal record no longer appears on basic DBS checks but will do on Enhanced www.fairchecks.org.uk
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Home - #FairChecks
A fresh start for the criminal records system We’re fighting to ensure that people with criminal records have a fair chance to find work and fulfil their potential. Will you join us? SIGN UP Sign the ...
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Eliza Orlins @elizaorlins.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Happy Thanksgiving. While you enjoy your meals today with family, please keep in mind the folks who are spending this holiday in jails and prisons. Many of whom have not been convicted of any crime and are detained simply because they're too poor to buy their freedom. THREAD🧵1/x
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Fergus McNeill @fergusmcneill.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Though I’d re-post this thread in the light of the UK Parliament Justice Committee Inquiry into Rehabilitation and Resettlement, announced yesterday…
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
❗❗ REMINDER This online workshop takes place on Wed at 4pm UK. Please share - everyone welcome👍
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