THE GOVERNMENT must take urgent and concerted action to address the mental health and wellbeing...
Research from the Being Well Being Equal Alliance calls for more dedicated mental health and wellbeing resources for young inmates and better approaches to rehabilitation
THE GOVERNMENT must take urgent and concerted action to address the mental health and wellbeing needs of young Black men in the criminal justice system a new report says.report highlights the unequal treatment of young black men in custody and the risks this poses to their rehabilitation. It also says these services should be tailored to meet the specific needs of Black and minority men in prison and calls for better support and guidance for professionals and prison staff who are responsible for looking after young Black prisoners.
“While Covid shone a spotlight on wellbeing, the issues were not by any means new. And with 75% of the young people we work with coming from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, a clear theme that emerged through our conversations was that many felt that their identity and heritage played a significant role in how they were being treated.”
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