We had a very strong field of applicants and, having hovered between making one or two awards, only providing there were two exceptional applications, we awarded three. The wide range of topics to be covered have in common the… Continue reading
by Professor John Gunn & Professor Pamela Taylor – Co-Chairs, Crime in Mind. This article appears in our latest newsletter (summer 2025) which can be downloaded here. About 40% of people in the UK are aged 50 years or more, the… Continue reading
Forensic psychiatry is a unique specialty at the interface of medical and legal systems. Research in the field spans neuroscience, clinical trials, service evaluation and policy delivery, criminal justice system interventions, and all the way to ethics and philosophy. This… Continue reading
by Howard Ryland, Oxford University, and Daniel Whiting, Nottingham University Have you ever encountered an issue in secure or community forensic mental health services that you thought would benefit from more research evidence? Have you ever wondered what research in… Continue reading
A Reminder that Our Next Seminar will be held on Tuesday 25th November 2025, 5-7pm. This will be a free virtual event via Zoom. Spaces are limited on a first come basis. To book your space please visit our Ticket Tailor page here.… Continue reading
Our Next Seminar will be held on Tuesday 25th November 2025, 5-7pm. This will be a free virtual event via Zoom. Spaces are limited on a first come basis. To book your space please visit our Ticket Tailor page here. Speakers: Summary: This… Continue reading
Call for applications – Deadline for receipt Monday 20th October 2025 This call for applications for support is particularly suitable for early researchers, but anyone planning research may apply. Up to £2,000 will be offered for preliminary or preparatory research… Continue reading
Our latest newsletter is now available to download or view online. Visit our publications section here or click here to open a copy. If you would like a copy emailed to you please email administrator@crimeinmind.co.uk Research can transform lives. We want to support discoveries about what… Continue reading
by Professor Rob Poole, Centre for Mental Health & Society. This article appears in our latest newsletter (Winter 2024) which can be downloaded here. Bangor University’s Centre for Mental Health and Society (CFMHAS) was established in 2012 as a collaboration between social… Continue reading
An end in sight? – Expert recommendations on Indefinite sentences for Public Protection (IPPs). IPPs followed from good intentions but turned out to be bad law, inadequately supported and harmful. Is an appropriately informed solution finally in sight? A Howard… Continue reading