RELEASE is part of our #JusticeHealth programme. More results soon

Led by me at @sacasrstir.bsky.social and Prof Kate Hunt. @kjellgren.bsky.social is lead Research Fellow

Funds: Chief Scientist Office

Thx to a fab team inc @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social @jsavinc.bsky.social and others not on bSky 3/3

Despite more contact with community services - people released need emergency care MUCH more than others for mental health and substance use

Community services must be equipped to meet the needs of people released, to prevent harmful and costly emergencies arising

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A good step as unmet health needs of ppl on probation are stark, esp mental health and substance use

But... will referral into a creaking system be enough? Waiting lists ++ issue for all & this group face more barriers to seeking, accessing and sustaining care.... 2/2

#JusticeHealth

Led by me and Prof Kate Hunt at University of Stirling w/ @kjellgren.bsky.social leading on analysis and super colleagues: @jsavinc.bsky.social @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social and Nadine Dougall, Amanj Kurdi, Emily Tweed, Christine Haddow, Ashley Brown, Tessa Parkes and Alistair Leyland

Funded by CSO 3/3

RELEASE: A population level retrospective cohort study

- examines mental health and substance use related healthcare contacts among people released from prison
- compares to similar people who haven't been in prison
- examines groups w/different characteristics and release-type

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Shout out to the colleagues in these endeavours who are enjoying Praha in spirit only (sorry!)
@jessicagreenhalgh.bsky.social Morgan T @drdavegriffiths.bsky.social Josh D @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social @kjellgren.bsky.social

And many more involved in RELEASE, 3Ps and other projects

Conclusion: Lack of high-quality qualitative research exploring health impacts of mandatory SU treatment - esp for alcohol and outside USA

If implementing programmes:
- articulate your theory of change
- consider adverse consequences
- integrate harm reduction and wider health and social care 2/2

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