Russell Webster ✍️ @russwebt
Researcher, evaluator, consultant & writer in drugs, alcohol & criminal justice. My blog keeps you up-to-date on the latest policy, practice and research. russellwebster.com Hornchurch, Essex. UK Joined April 2010-
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Prison system stuck in decline @_Imbs_ national annual report says the prison system is stuck in decline with same fundamental concerns and no evidence of change russellwebster.com/prison-system-…
The new edition of Probation Quarterly from @ProbInstitute looks at AI & Probation, risk & community payback as well as much, much more static1.squarespace.com/static/5ec3ce9…
HMP Woodhill inspection Full report which led to (another) UN for this prison with "Deeply concerning levels of violence, self-harm and drug use" via @HMIPrisonsnews hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
HMP Wakefield inspection Safety improved after two recent murders Education & work improved but men still spent too long locked, health services had deteriorated and key areas in need of urgent repair via @HMIPrisonsnews hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
Ketamine Helpful, concise House of Commons Library briefing on trends in #Ketamine use & related deaths commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…
Prisoners' experiences of A&E Latest @NuffieldTrust research finds distinct patterns in prisoners' A&E use which point to gaps in prison healthcare russellwebster.com/prisoners-expe…
Reforming youth custody The fifth post in my short series summarising the Government's White Paper for reforming youth justice, focuses on plans for youth custody russellwebster.com/reforming-yout…
1/3 This week we’re highlighting effective examples of MAPPA in practice. To begin, we’re focusing on the importance of early identification and coordinated multi-agency working to manage risk effectively. Read the full Effective Practice guide here: buff.ly/vn40RJR
Recognising excellence in the criminal justice system Admire someone's commitment and skills? Then why not nominate them for a @ButlerTrust award? russellwebster.com/recognising-ex…
There are 85,920 people in prison today, a fall of 72 on two weeks ago (there were no figures published last Monday because it was a Bank Holiday). russellwebster.com/prison-populat…
Integrating tobacco harm reduction into drug treatment and harm reduction services ideas for drug treatment and harm reduction services keen to help people reduce smoking and tobacco-related from @GlobalStateTHR gsthr.org/resources/brie…
HMP Long Lartin inspection Good progress but concerns over high levels of violence via @HMIPrisonsnews hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
HMP & YOI Stoke Heath inspection Drugs, self-harm & regime concerns although good healthcare via @HMIPrisonsnews hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
Too many children face short-term remand Thematic review by @HMIPrisonsnews finds too many children face short-term remand russellwebster.com/too-many-child…
Changes to #IPP licences on Monday 1 June People can apply for licence termination review two years after FIRST release from prison Full details from @UNGRIPP ungripp.com/_files/ugd/fba…
Re-structuring youth justice The fourth post in my short series summarising the Government's White Paper for reforming youth justice, focuses on proposed structural change. russellwebster.com/re-structuring…
Reforming our criminal records system Penelope Gibbs guest blogs on reforming our criminal record system for childhood offences. #Fairchecks via @TransformJust1 & @unlockcharity russellwebster.com/reforming-our-…
Right response, right time The third in my short series summarising the Government's White Paper for reforming youth justice, focuses on a review of every stage in the system. russellwebster.com/right-response…
Intervening early, changing trajectories Second in a short series summarising the Government's White Paper for reforming youth justice, focusing on early intervention and diversion. russellwebster.com/intervening-ea…
More than 100 young care leavers in England died in past year, data shows Labour has launched an urgent review into the deaths, which one expert describes as ‘unspeakably tragic’ One of the grimmest headlines you'l read theguardian.com/society/2026/m…
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