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Prof. Tammi Walker

@proftammiwalker.bsky.social
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Professor of Forensic Psychology at Durham University - Chair of British Psychological Society North East of England Branch. Lead of the Forensic Mental Health Research Lab - www.durham.ac.uk/staff/tammi-walker

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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Delighted to present at #EuroCrim today on Participatory Research with Criminalised Women. Key message: feminist ethics of care offers a framework for participatory research that values lived expertise, attends to power imbalances, and supports meaningful involvement. @durhampsych.bsky.social
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Nice evening in London Town 😄 Trafalgar Square
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
📢 One of my master’s students at Durham is looking for participants for a study on post‑release experiences & autistic traits. If you’re 18+, released from a UK prison in the last 5 years & not on probation/licence, please email: cxkf11@durham.ac.uk 🙏 Thanks for sharing.
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Looking forward to speaking at today’s 20 Years Post‑Corston Symposium at Cambridge University. Joining @paula_harriott to share insights from our NIHR studies on generative spaces for women’s justice. Grateful for the invite and the discussions ahead. #WomensJustice #Corston20
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Honoured to speak at the Prevention Research Conference 2026 in Birmingham today. Fantastic discussions and inspiring people. And after last night’s @CuthsSociety Murder Mystery Formal 🎭
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Pleased to have been part of the interview panel over the past few days in London for the superb shortlisted candidates for the Medical Research Foundation’s Fellowships in Suicide and Self-Harm Research. Important work and inspiring researchers. 😀
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Extremely proud to be leading @durham_uni today with Alison, Elaine, and Rachel from TEWV Health and Justice teamleading the "Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System" conference! ⚖️ pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham... #WomenInJustice #HealthAndJustice #TEWV #CriminalJustice #Durham
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Let's celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 👏 Which girls or women in STEM inspire you?! Mine is my wodnerful daughter in the final year of her 4 year PhD looking into the synthesis of PROTACS at the University of Bristol ❤️
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Last few places! Register by 12.2.26 for our Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System 2026 conference at Durham. This event tackles the overlooked needs of girls and women in the justice. pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🎓💡 New funding opportunity! Want to build expertise in mental health research? Master’s Scholarships funding applications are now open. ⏰ Deadline: 13:00, 26 March 2026 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/49wwWKI #MentalHealth #HealthResearch #Scholarships #FrontlineStaff
🎓💡 New funding opportunity!

Want to build expertise in mental health research? Master’s Scholarships funding applications are now open.

⏰ Deadline: 13:00, 26 March 2026
🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/49wwWKI

#MentalHealth #HealthResearch #Scholarships #FrontlineStaff
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Very honoured to have been invited to be part of the Medical Research Foundation's Fellowships in Suicide and Self Harm Research Shortlisting Panel today 😃 www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/suici...
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Medical Research Foundation | Suicide and Self-Harm Research
Suicide and Self-Harm Research
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Early morning start for my two-day writing retreat in Birmingham for my NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) funded grant that is using a team science approach to examining the management and prevalence of multiplelong-term conditions within England's prison service. 😃
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
🌟🌟ABSTRACT & REGISTRATION SUBMISSION OPEN IN DURHAM !!! I are pleased to open abstract and registration submission for the next Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System Conference which will take place at Durham University, on 18 February 2026. pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Health and Justice researchers: Stop scrolling! 🚨 We're opening up my lab's network and inviting you to join for FREE access to webinars, seminars and more. We're gearing up for a big 2026 with a new series and a conference announcement to join email: HJFRLab@durham.ac.uk
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
As Chair of the BPS North East of England Branch I am very pleased to share that we have brought back the Annual Conference. See link for call for papers and registraiton and it will take place @durham.ac.uk on 23 January 2026. See the link here: www.bps.org.uk/event/north-...
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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
With the Sentencing Bill being scrutinised in Parliament, we looked at how the trend of imposing longer sentences has contributed to the prisons crisis. This article explains what the problems are, how they arose, and how they might be solved: howardleague.org/what-is-sentence-i…
Blurred man in a wheelchair passing by a blue doorway leading to a small prison cell with a bed and sink inside.
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Free bitesize webinar on 20.11.25 12.30pm to 13.00pm - Exploring Women, Violence, and Emergency Workers. From my Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab at Durham University. Register here 😀 forms.office.com/pages/respon... Send an email to join the lab: HJFRLab@durham.ac.uk
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Russell Webster @russellwebster.com · 21/08/2025
New Women's Risk Needs Assessment Tool Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system. www.russellwebster.com/new-womens-r...
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New Women’s Risk Needs Assessment Tool
Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I am very pleased to share our new website for 'The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab' @durhampsych.bsky.social you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀 healthjusticeforensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk
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Introduction to The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab - The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab
The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab
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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 01/08/2025
In a first study of its kind, our researchers have co-produced and tested a physical activity intervention with service users and staff in secure mental health units. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @proftammiwalker.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social
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Working together with people in secure mental health units to stay healthy - Durham University
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Fancy knowing more about issues to do with the #menopause #women #CJS my Health and Justice Forensic Research lab is having a free webinar 23 July 11am-12.30pm sign up here: forms.office.com/e/y2Wfu2yjcv
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Durham Psychology @durhampsych.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Our brilliant @proftammiwalker.bsky.social is speaking on this important topic today at the Public Policy Exchange event 'Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system'
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Very honoured to be speaking at this event next week - Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system. 😀 www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
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Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system | Public Policy Exchange
In May 2024, the UK government reported that there had been a 25% increase in the remand women’s population for December 2022-December 2023. Women were sent to prison on 5,164 occasions in the y
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Participants wanted can you help us!!! Are you an emergency worker (police, A&E, ambulance, St John's), experienced workplace violence? Are you retired/left the service in the last 2 years? Can you spare 30 minutes for an online interview Contact maria.r.birchall@durham.ac.uk.
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Very pleased to have been invited to give a talk today for the #NIHR Prison Research Community of Practice about the work of the Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab I lead 😀@nihr.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social
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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 30/04/2025
Meet Professor Jane Macnaughton – founder of @durhamimh.bsky.social. Discover how Jane's journey took her from studying History and English, through medical training and onwards to a groundbreaking career influencing healthcare education 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Matthew J Mills @matthewjmills.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
And a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhgF...
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King Charles Hands Out Purses of Maundy Money Coins at Royal Maundy Service
YouTube video by The Royal Family Channel
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Matthew J Mills @matthewjmills.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
📸 Lovely pictures from today's Royal Maundy @durhamcathedral.bsky.social. This special service was last celebrated in #Durham with Queen Elizabeth II in 1967. 👑 St Cuthbert's Society was represented by our principal, @proftammiwalker.bsky.social. More: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Crowds in Durham watch the King and Queen attend Maundy ceremony
Maundy Money was given to 76 men and women during the service, chosen for their work in the community.
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James Moore @jfmoore.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
#RSD25 #RSD2025
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Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre @quahrc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Our summer school, An Introduction to #Qualitative Research Methods, is open for booking now: www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course... #ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
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An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
The course will give an overview and introduction to qualitative research methods, including individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation, ethical issues, content and thematic…
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
This is my fabulous masters student Maria undertaking very important work about emergency workers and experiencing workpace violence by women. Can you help us 😀 Please repost and get in contact!!
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Call for #research volunteers: Are you a primary care practitioner (GPs, Nurses etc), works/worked in female prisons? Can you spare 30 mins for an online interview about your experiences? Contact gloria.m.roden-lui@durham.ac.uk 😀 Please repost isrctn.com/ISRCTN10216673
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
So pleased to have been invited yesterday by Joy Allen BA Hons MSc MBA to the Official Opening of Durham Constabulary’s Investigative Hub. These facilities puts Durham at the forefront for delivering justice on behalf of victims of crime. 😊
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
I’m reaching out to my network to see if you can share my job advert for a Postdoctoral Research Associate for 12 months to join the ‘Improving Primary Care Services For Imprisoned Women With Serious Mental Illness’ (IP-SIS) project. Closes 23-Mar-2025 durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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HMI Prisons @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay 💜 This year's theme is #AccelerateAction, calling for increased momentum in addressing the barriers that women face. Find out more on how prison life can be further tailored to the specific needs of women below.
International Women's Day 2025 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
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Shona Minson @shonaminson.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
📢New Sentencing Council Guideline published: *all women should have a pre sentence report * courts should avoid imprisoning pregnant and post natal women * acknowledgement that women's drivers for offending are complex & short sentences criminogenic www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...
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Imposition of community and custodial sentences – Effective from 1 April 2025 – Sentencing
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Attending the @NIHR_ARC_NENC @ResearchCNTW Suicide & Self Harm Research Collaborative Workshop this morning. #research #colloboration #selfharm #suicide #prevention
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MHM Wales @mhmwales.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Self-harm is often misunderstood, and many struggle to seek support. Our #SHARE (Self Harm #Recovery #Awareness Education) project is here to change that—raising awareness, providing resources & creating safe spaces for recovery. 💙 Read more: #SHARE #MensMentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #MHMwales
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Author: Francisco RosasRole: SHARE Facilitator Email: share@mhmwales.orgFor many people who experience self-harm, finding a safe and understanding space to talk can be incredibly difficult. Self-harm ...
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Absolutely thrilled with the success of the 1st Girls and Women involved with the Criminal Justice System Conference Durham University! 🎉 It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate professionals. I'm already looking forward to this coming year! #WomeninJustice
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Durham Psychology @durhampsych.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Congratulations to @proftammiwalker.bsky.social on receiving the @NIHR Three Schools award from the improving mental health and wellbeing in underserved populations through collaborative research 2024-2026 call #DUresearch #DUinspire #DurhamPsychology #researchcollaboration
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HMI Prisons @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Today is #TimeToTalk Day, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. Although our 'Time to care' thematic raised many concerns, we still saw instances of positive practice in which women were supported to work through their mental health difficulties. Read more below ⬇️
A short group-work programme called ‘HOPE’ had been introduced at all the prisons we visited. It aimed to help women feel safer by learning how to manage their emotions. It also provided opportunities to develop skills, such as breathing techniques, that women could use during periods of distress. One woman described it as “the light amongst all the dark”. Those who had attended were extremely positive about the programme’s impact.

Women at New Hall were complementary about the charity ‘Together Women’ which was doing some excellent work. We heard many examples of how it had helped women cope in custody.

“Together Women are fantastic, they have over 400 women that email them constantly every day and they make you feel that you are number one on their list. They are a group of women that deal with street work, domestic violence… anything to do with women… They have helped me to get a solicitor and work with women beyond redemption… and since them being involved I now see my daughter."
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Had a marvellous morning discussing the programme for the 1st Girls and Women involved with the Criminal Justice System Conference @durhampsych.bsky.social @tewv.bsky.social Health & Justice Services on February 18th, 2025. www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
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Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System Conference - Durham University
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Happy #NationalLEGODay www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
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Durham Research Online @drodurham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Barriers and facilitators to increasing physical activity in medium secure mental health settings: An exploration of staff perceptions ➡️doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2024.100663 @durhampsych.bsky.social co-authors: Gloria Roden-Lui & @proftammiwalker.bsky.social #OpenAccess
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Durham Psychology @durhampsych.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
@TEWV Health & Justice Services & @durham_uni are hosting the 1st conference for Girls & Women involved with the Criminal Justice System, Feb 18. This FREE event will discuss the challenges faced by girls & women in the criminal justice system. Register: bit.ly/4h7QLZw
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Girls and Women in the Criminal Justice System - Conference
Durham University and TEWV Health & Justice Services discuss the unique challenges faced by girls and women in the criminal justice system.
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I am thrilled to share that I am hosting with TEWV Health & Justice Services on February 18th, 2025, the 1st Girls and Women involved with the Criminal Justice System Conference. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girls-and-...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
HRT associated with reduced risk of psychosis relapse in middle-aged women buff.ly/4gNM4En "Hormone treatment was associated with a 16% reduced risk of psychosis relapse, and this relationship was strongest when hormone treatment was initiated earlier (e.g. from the ages of 40-55)."
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Prof. Tammi Walker @proftammiwalker.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Free access to our paper from our #NIHR #IMPACT study exploring - Barriers and facilitators to increasing physical activity in medium secure mental health settings. First in the UK. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Barriers and facilitators to increasing physical activity in medium secure mental health settings: An exploration of staff perceptions
The benefits of physical activity for people with severe mental illness (SMI) is widely recognised but for those in medium secure settings there are a…
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