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Helen Nichols
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Reader in Criminology, University of Hull 🔸 Visiting Senior Fellow in Criminal Justice, University of Lincoln🔸 Principal Fellow HEA
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prisonjournalism.bsky.social
The Michigan state Legislature recently allocated $3.9 million to transform an unused industrial-scale warehouse within Thumb Correctional Facility into a self-contained college center.
Michigan Is Turning an Entire Prison Into a College Campus
A warehouse will be converted into classrooms, a computer room, library and a small cafe for students at one prison.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
drhelennichols.bsky.social
Script advising became script reading today. Performed a live audience-facing rehearsal of INCARCERATION (a play about IPP) by Pluto Play Productions on @uniofhull.bsky.social campus with staff and student volunteer actors. An amazing new experience and opportunity to bring injustice to life.
June 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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wilberforcehull.bsky.social
Despite rising victim numbers, convictions under the Modern Slavery Act remain low. Join Dr Alicia Heys to explore the barriers to justice—and what they mean for business.
👉 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/barriers-t...
May 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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crimeandjustice.bsky.social
“There are some areas where the law isn’t working, joint enterprise is one of them”

In a new podcast, Maxine Peake explores joint enterprise, who it affects, and why campaigners are arguing that justice is not being served by these vague laws.
April 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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stephenfarrall.bsky.social
Please circulate this! We're looking for an Assistant Professor in Criminology. Closing date of the 4th April 2025. Details here:

jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Vacancy at the University of Nottingham: Assistant Professor in Criminology
The School of Sociology and Social Policy is a vibrant centre for social science teaching and research. We are a multidisciplinary School covering criminology, sociology, public policy, social policy,...
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk
March 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Reposted by Helen Nichols
prisonjournalism.bsky.social
"[The cats] are gracious enough to spend their time with us so that we might learn, and so that we can enjoy a few quiet moments of warmth, softness, non judgment, and freedom."
When Kittens Came to My Prison, I Had Not Petted One in 15 Years
I had not touched a cat in 15 years when an orange kitten wandered over to sit with me in the grass.
prisonjournalismproject.org
March 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Reposted by Helen Nichols
russellwebster.com
Girls in youth custody
Susannah Hancock's independent review into placements and care for girls in youth custody recommends the end of keeping girls in YOIS & STCs
www.russellwebster.com/girls-in-you...
Girls in youth custody
Susannah Hancock's independent review into placements and care for girls in youth custody.
www.russellwebster.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Prison and probation staffing problems worsen (winter 2024/25)
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
Prison and probation staffing problems worsen (winter 2024/25)
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
drhelennichols.bsky.social
Read our response to the ‘Prison culture: governance, leadership and staffing Inquiry’ here:

committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
Prof Karen Harrison, Professor in Law and Penal Justice, University of Lincoln; Rachel Mason, Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln; and Dr Helen Nichols, Reader in Criminology, University of Hull — written evidence (PRI0008)
committees.parliament.uk
February 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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thehowardleague.bsky.social
"Pregnant prisoners ‘forced to wear handcuffs in labour’".

A shocking insight into the realities face by some women in prison: www.channel4.com/news/exclusi...
Exclusive: Pregnant prisoners ‘forced to wear handcuffs in labour’
The ministry of Justice is urgently looking into concerns raised by Channel 4 News that women at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey have been shackled and restrained while in labour - at times by male prison o...
www.channel4.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Reposted by Helen Nichols
stephenfarrall.bsky.social
Just out in the Brit. Jnl. Criminology

#probation #criminology

Please repost! Thanks!

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February 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
drhelennichols.bsky.social
⭐️New Article⭐️

‘Hammering on the pressure’: Prison governor well-being and the need for a more humanised approach

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
‘Hammering on the pressure’: Prison governor well‐being and the need for a more humanised approach
The challenges of prison work and the impact on the well-being of prison officers is widely publicised. However, less is known about the well-being of prison governors, and what may impact this: the ...
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February 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
drhelennichols.bsky.social
📚 Access to new article '‘Strengthen Them Inside’: Supporting prison staff wellbeing in England through creative writing' now available via link below:

journals.sagepub.com/share/QZNDQI...
February 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
drhelennichols.bsky.social
⭐️New article⭐️

‘Strengthen Them Inside’: Supporting prison staff wellbeing in England through creative writing

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Further access via @uniofhull.bsky.social repository coming soon
‘Strengthen Them Inside’: Supporting prison staff wellbeing in England through creative writing - Helen Nichols, Josephine Metcalf, Fiona Earle, Léa Fréour, 2025
Abstract Prison staff experience multiple stressors in the course of their working lives and existing literature consistently emphasises the negative wellbeing ...
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February 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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stopthestigma.bsky.social
Locked Up Living Jason Warr & Kate… https://lockeduplivi... @lockedupliving #PrisonExperience #SensoryCriminology #ForensicPsychology #Criminology #PrisonWellbeing
February 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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The @universityofleeds.bsky.social is the first Russell Group Uni to quit X! 🎉 🎉

Read more👇

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#Yorkshire #Leeds #Academia #AcademicSky #HigherEd #LawSky
Leeds becomes first Russell Group university to quit X - Research Professional News
Leeds says Elon Musk’s social media site “no longer aligns with our university values”
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January 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
drhelennichols.bsky.social
📚NEW ARTICLE📚

Behind Bars: HMPPS Education And Higher Education Policy Framework -
Critiques and recommendations from a lifer’s lived experience.

www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/prison-servi...
Prison Service Journal 276 | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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warrcrim.bsky.social
Hey #Criminology and #CriminalJustice

Some time ago I developed a brief A-Z guide to concepts used in #criminological texts/research that may be of use to students, professionals, or interested members of the public.

See here: www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Pocke...

#LittlePocketBookOfCriminology
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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richardjgarside.bsky.social
New House of Lords Library briefing on the Imprisonment for Public Protection (#IPP) sentence

Up to date, including info on the Lord Woodley’s Private Members’ Bill to implement resentencing of all those under the IPP

lordslibrary.parliament.uk/sentences-of...
Sentences of imprisonment for public protection: HM Prison and Probation Service annual report
Imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences were indeterminate sentences given to serious offenders who posed a significant risk of serious harm to the public. Although it is over a decade sinc...
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
December 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Reposted by Helen Nichols
thehowardleague.bsky.social
The prison population could rise by 22% in four years.

Projections published by the Ministry of Justice show that the number of people in prison could rise to as high as 105,200 by March 2029. Earlier this week, the population stood at 86,059.

Read our response: howardleague.org/news/prison-...
A line graph shows the 'high' scenario prison population projections published by the Ministry of Justice, which could see the population rise bv 22% in four years.
December 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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warrcrim.bsky.social
Hey #Sociology and #Criminology colleagues,
We are seeking a Head of School to work with us at the School of Sociology & Social Policy.

See details here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKP667/h...

We are a lovely bunch and are seeking a lovely person to take on the role.

Application due: 8th December 2024
Head of School of Sociology and Social Policy at University of Nottingham
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Head of School of Sociology and Social Policy on jobs.ac.uk!
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 5, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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warrcrim.bsky.social
If you are in #Criminology, #CriminalJustice, #SocialScience, #Law, and #Philosophy and followed me over on the other site then please follow me here and I will follow back.

I'm still getting used to working with this platform so please bare with me but usual rants and shares incoming.
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November 29, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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Amazing video by
@giveabookorg.bsky.social
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In tears, such an amazing charity 💚
Solace and Connection Through Reading on Vimeo
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November 28, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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thehowardleague.bsky.social
"A female inmate remained handcuffed to a male prison officer while she had a mammogram, in an example of prisoners being denied their dignity while receiving NHS care, a watchdog has revealed."
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds
Health Services Safety Investigation Body reveals difficulties inmates have when they leave jail for treatment
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Reposted by Helen Nichols
bencrewe.bsky.social
The Institute of Criminology is advertising the position of an Associate Professor to lead the Master of Studies (MSt) programme in Applied Criminology, Penology & Management. This is a part-time role on a fixed-term basis for three years.

Further information here: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49313/
November 22, 2024 at 11:55 AM