In ten years’ time
Working with Revolving Doors, we mark 10 years since the launch of the Bradley Report on improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities
Type: Publication
Centre welcomes further investment for mental health support in custody
We welcome an announcement by the Government of an extra £12 million investment in Liaison & Diversion services, which support people with mental health problems in police stations and courts.
Type: News
Liaison and diversion: the economic case
Effective diversion requires some up-front investment in dedicated liaison and diversion teams working in police stations and courts.
Type: Page
Liaison and diversion
Mental ill health is very common among prisoners, but the use of prison can often be avoided if people are diverted early on in their contact with the justice system. We’re finding ways to fix this.
Type: Page
Mental health care for all stages of life must be improved for all to thrive
This week, a new book by Lord Layard and Professor David Clark sets out a call for a transformation in the way we think about mental health and the priority mental health care is given.
Type: Blog
Finding the keys to diversion
Centre for Mental Health has been investigating how liaison and diversion services can best identify and support people with multiple needs when they come into contact with the police and courts.
Type: Blog
Keys to diversion
Keys to Diversion finds that the most successful liaison and diversion teams offer support for a wide range of a person’s needs, connect with local agencies and stay in touch with people after they have been referred on.
Type: Publication