This event will share findings from a recently completed external evaluation of the Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Early Days in Custody project (EDiC), an innovative prison-based intervention delivered by Nepacs in prisons across the northeast region.
Nepacs has been delivering services to people detained in prison and their families since 1882. The charity is dedicated to strengthening family ties between custody and the community, improving the wellbeing for all impacted. The aim of the EDiC project is to soften the shock of imprisonment for prisoners and family members in the first few days of custody: a period of high risk when self-inflicted deaths and self-injury are more likely to occur. The project offers individuals and families practical and emotional support, delivered by specialist family support workers based in the prison. Building on the success of funded pilots in HMP Low Newton women’s prison and HMP Durham, Nepacs secured additional funding in 2024, enabling EDIC to be rolled out across six prisons.
This event will shine a spotlight on the vital work that is undertaken by Nepacs and share findings and recommendations from the research. The event will be of particular interest to practitioners and acadmics working health and criminal justice settings.
All welcome.
Speakers:
Gill Ismail Service Manager, Prisons and Safeguarding Lead, nepacs
Vicky Giusti Family Support and Women’s Lead, HMP Low Newton, nepacs
Dr Kate O’Brien Associate Professor in Criminology, Sociology, Durham University
Professor Tammi Walker, Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society & Professor of Forensic Psychology
