Prof. Tammi Walker
@proftammiwalker.bsky.social
Professor of Forensic Psychology & Principal of St Cuthbert’s Society - Durham University - Chair of British Psychological Society North East of England Branch. Lead of the Forensic Mental Health Research Lab - https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/tammi-walker
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Free bitesize webinar on 20.11.25 12.30pm to 13.00pm - Exploring Women, Violence, and Emergency Workers. From my Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab at Durham University. Register here 😀
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With the Sentencing Bill being scrutinised in Parliament, we looked at how the trend of imposing longer sentences has contributed to the prisons crisis.
This article explains what the problems are, how they arose, and how they might be solved: https://howardleague.org/what-is-sentence-inflation/
This article explains what the problems are, how they arose, and how they might be solved: https://howardleague.org/what-is-sentence-inflation/
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With the Sentencing Bill being scrutinised in Parliament, we looked at how the trend of imposing longer sentences has contributed to the prisons crisis.
This article explains what the problems are, how they arose, and how they might be solved: https://howardleague.org/what-is-sentence-inflation/
This article explains what the problems are, how they arose, and how they might be solved: https://howardleague.org/what-is-sentence-inflation/
Free bitesize webinar on 20.11.25 12.30pm to 13.00pm - Exploring Women, Violence, and Emergency Workers. From my Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab at Durham University. Register here 😀
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Send an email to join the lab: HJFRLab@durham.ac.uk
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Send an email to join the lab: HJFRLab@durham.ac.uk
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October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Free bitesize webinar on 20.11.25 12.30pm to 13.00pm - Exploring Women, Violence, and Emergency Workers. From my Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab at Durham University. Register here 😀
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Send an email to join the lab: HJFRLab@durham.ac.uk
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Send an email to join the lab: HJFRLab@durham.ac.uk
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New Women's Risk Needs Assessment Tool
Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
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Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
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New Women’s Risk Needs Assessment Tool
Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
www.russellwebster.com
August 21, 2025 at 5:38 AM
New Women's Risk Needs Assessment Tool
Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
www.russellwebster.com/new-womens-r...
Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
www.russellwebster.com/new-womens-r...
I am very pleased to share our new website for 'The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab' @durhampsych.bsky.social
you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀
healthjusticeforensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk
you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀
healthjusticeforensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk
Introduction to The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab - The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab
The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab
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August 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I am very pleased to share our new website for 'The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab' @durhampsych.bsky.social
you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀
healthjusticeforensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk
you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀
healthjusticeforensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk
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In a first study of its kind, our researchers have co-produced and tested a physical activity intervention with service users and staff in secure mental health units.
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Working together with people in secure mental health units to stay healthy - Durham University
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August 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In a first study of its kind, our researchers have co-produced and tested a physical activity intervention with service users and staff in secure mental health units.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftammiwalker.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social
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Fancy knowing more about issues to do with the #menopause #women #CJS my Health and Justice Forensic Research lab is having a free webinar 23 July 11am-12.30pm sign up here: forms.office.com/e/y2Wfu2yjcv
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June 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Fancy knowing more about issues to do with the #menopause #women #CJS my Health and Justice Forensic Research lab is having a free webinar 23 July 11am-12.30pm sign up here: forms.office.com/e/y2Wfu2yjcv
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Our brilliant @proftammiwalker.bsky.social is speaking on this important topic today at the Public Policy Exchange event 'Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system'
Very honoured to be speaking at this event next week - Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system. 😀
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Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system | Public Policy Exchange
In May 2024, the UK government reported that there had been a 25% increase in the remand women’s population for December 2022-December 2023. Women were sent to prison on 5,164 occasions in the y
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May 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our brilliant @proftammiwalker.bsky.social is speaking on this important topic today at the Public Policy Exchange event 'Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system'
Very honoured to be speaking at this event next week - Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system. 😀
www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
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Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system | Public Policy Exchange
In May 2024, the UK government reported that there had been a 25% increase in the remand women’s population for December 2022-December 2023. Women were sent to prison on 5,164 occasions in the y
www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk
May 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Very honoured to be speaking at this event next week - Supporting Women in the Criminal Justice System: Reducing the number of women in prison and addressing the distinct needs of women in the criminal justice system. 😀
www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?ev...
Participants wanted can you help us!!! Are you an emergency worker (police, A&E, ambulance, St John's), experienced workplace violence? Are you retired/left the service in the last 2 years? Can you spare 30 minutes for an online interview Contact maria.r.birchall@durham.ac.uk.
May 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Participants wanted can you help us!!! Are you an emergency worker (police, A&E, ambulance, St John's), experienced workplace violence? Are you retired/left the service in the last 2 years? Can you spare 30 minutes for an online interview Contact maria.r.birchall@durham.ac.uk.
Very pleased to have been invited to give a talk today for the #NIHR Prison Research Community of Practice about the work of the Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab I lead 😀@nihr.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Very pleased to have been invited to give a talk today for the #NIHR Prison Research Community of Practice about the work of the Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab I lead 😀@nihr.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social
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Meet Professor Jane Macnaughton – founder of @durhamimh.bsky.social. Discover how Jane's journey took her from studying History and English, through medical training and onwards to a groundbreaking career influencing healthcare education 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
April 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Meet Professor Jane Macnaughton – founder of @durhamimh.bsky.social. Discover how Jane's journey took her from studying History and English, through medical training and onwards to a groundbreaking career influencing healthcare education 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Our summer school, An Introduction to #Qualitative Research Methods, is open for booking now:
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#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
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#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
The course will give an overview and introduction to qualitative research methods, including individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation, ethical issues, content and thematic…
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April 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Our summer school, An Introduction to #Qualitative Research Methods, is open for booking now:
www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
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#ResearchMethods #AcademicSky #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeMethods
This is my fabulous masters student Maria undertaking very important work about emergency workers and experiencing workpace violence by women. Can you help us 😀 Please repost and get in contact!!
Call for #researchvolunteers: Are you an emergency worker (police officer, A&E, ambulance, St John’s) who has experienced workplace violence? Retired/left the service in the last 2 years/volunteer? Can you spare 30 minutes for an online interview? Contact maria.r.birchall@durham.ac.uk
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March 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This is my fabulous masters student Maria undertaking very important work about emergency workers and experiencing workpace violence by women. Can you help us 😀 Please repost and get in contact!!
Call for #research volunteers: Are you a primary care practitioner (GPs, Nurses etc), works/worked in female prisons? Can you spare 30 mins for an online interview about your experiences? Contact gloria.m.roden-lui@durham.ac.uk 😀 Please repost isrctn.com/ISRCTN10216673
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March 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Call for #research volunteers: Are you a primary care practitioner (GPs, Nurses etc), works/worked in female prisons? Can you spare 30 mins for an online interview about your experiences? Contact gloria.m.roden-lui@durham.ac.uk 😀 Please repost isrctn.com/ISRCTN10216673
So pleased to have been invited yesterday by Joy Allen BA Hons MSc MBA to the Official Opening of Durham Constabulary’s Investigative Hub. These facilities puts Durham at the forefront for delivering justice on behalf of victims of crime. 😊
March 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
So pleased to have been invited yesterday by Joy Allen BA Hons MSc MBA to the Official Opening of Durham Constabulary’s Investigative Hub. These facilities puts Durham at the forefront for delivering justice on behalf of victims of crime. 😊
I’m reaching out to my network to see if you can share my job advert for a Postdoctoral Research Associate for 12 months to join the ‘Improving Primary Care Services For Imprisoned Women With Serious Mental Illness’ (IP-SIS) project. Closes 23-Mar-2025 durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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March 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m reaching out to my network to see if you can share my job advert for a Postdoctoral Research Associate for 12 months to join the ‘Improving Primary Care Services For Imprisoned Women With Serious Mental Illness’ (IP-SIS) project. Closes 23-Mar-2025 durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay 💜
This year's theme is #AccelerateAction, calling for increased momentum in addressing the barriers that women face.
Find out more on how prison life can be further tailored to the specific needs of women below.
This year's theme is #AccelerateAction, calling for increased momentum in addressing the barriers that women face.
Find out more on how prison life can be further tailored to the specific needs of women below.
March 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay 💜
This year's theme is #AccelerateAction, calling for increased momentum in addressing the barriers that women face.
Find out more on how prison life can be further tailored to the specific needs of women below.
This year's theme is #AccelerateAction, calling for increased momentum in addressing the barriers that women face.
Find out more on how prison life can be further tailored to the specific needs of women below.
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📢New Sentencing Council Guideline published:
*all women should have a pre sentence report
* courts should avoid imprisoning pregnant and post natal women
* acknowledgement that women's drivers for offending are complex & short sentences criminogenic
www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...
*all women should have a pre sentence report
* courts should avoid imprisoning pregnant and post natal women
* acknowledgement that women's drivers for offending are complex & short sentences criminogenic
www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...
March 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
📢New Sentencing Council Guideline published:
*all women should have a pre sentence report
* courts should avoid imprisoning pregnant and post natal women
* acknowledgement that women's drivers for offending are complex & short sentences criminogenic
www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...
*all women should have a pre sentence report
* courts should avoid imprisoning pregnant and post natal women
* acknowledgement that women's drivers for offending are complex & short sentences criminogenic
www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/overarching-...
Attending the @NIHR_ARC_NENC @ResearchCNTW Suicide & Self Harm Research Collaborative Workshop this morning. #research #colloboration #selfharm #suicide #prevention
March 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Attending the @NIHR_ARC_NENC @ResearchCNTW Suicide & Self Harm Research Collaborative Workshop this morning. #research #colloboration #selfharm #suicide #prevention
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Self-harm is often misunderstood, and many struggle to seek support.
Our #SHARE (Self Harm #Recovery #Awareness Education) project is here to change that—raising awareness, providing resources & creating safe spaces for recovery.
💙 Read more:
#SHARE #MensMentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #MHMwales
Our #SHARE (Self Harm #Recovery #Awareness Education) project is here to change that—raising awareness, providing resources & creating safe spaces for recovery.
💙 Read more:
#SHARE #MensMentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #MHMwales
SHARE
Author: Francisco RosasRole: SHARE Facilitator Email: share@mhmwales.orgFor many people who experience self-harm, finding a safe and understanding space to talk can be incredibly difficult. Self-harm ...
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February 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Self-harm is often misunderstood, and many struggle to seek support.
Our #SHARE (Self Harm #Recovery #Awareness Education) project is here to change that—raising awareness, providing resources & creating safe spaces for recovery.
💙 Read more:
#SHARE #MensMentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #MHMwales
Our #SHARE (Self Harm #Recovery #Awareness Education) project is here to change that—raising awareness, providing resources & creating safe spaces for recovery.
💙 Read more:
#SHARE #MensMentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #MHMwales
Absolutely thrilled with the success of the 1st Girls and Women involved with the Criminal Justice System Conference Durham University! 🎉 It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate professionals. I'm already looking forward to this coming year! #WomeninJustice
February 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Absolutely thrilled with the success of the 1st Girls and Women involved with the Criminal Justice System Conference Durham University! 🎉 It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate professionals. I'm already looking forward to this coming year! #WomeninJustice
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Congratulations to @proftammiwalker.bsky.social on receiving the @NIHR Three Schools award from the improving mental health and wellbeing in underserved populations through collaborative research 2024-2026 call #DUresearch #DUinspire #DurhamPsychology #researchcollaboration
February 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Congratulations to @proftammiwalker.bsky.social on receiving the @NIHR Three Schools award from the improving mental health and wellbeing in underserved populations through collaborative research 2024-2026 call #DUresearch #DUinspire #DurhamPsychology #researchcollaboration