Research on the treatment and programs for people who have committed sexual offenses
has greatly increased in the past decade. The aim of this review is to discuss research that …

There is a growing body of research exploring the treatment needs of females sentenced for
child sexual abuse (CSA), along with an increased recognition of the importance of …

Prison suicide is a global concern, with rates consistently exceeding those in non-
incarcerated populations. Prisoners deliver (suicide prevention) initiatives in jurisdictions …

Mentoring and 'peer'mentoring are increasing features of probation and youth justice
settings. Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (2019) defines mentoring as 'a one-to …

Prison social climate has been defined as the enduring social, emotional, organisational,
and physical characteristics of a prison as perceived by inmates and staff. Within this chapter …

Peer mentoring, delivered by people with shared experiences, has grown rapidly across the
globe in recent decades (Munn-Giddings and Borkman, 2017). This (multi) national …

This book explores the profound impact of peer support within the bleak landscape of
incarceration. In a system bereft of opportunities for personal growth, the narratives within …

People convicted of sexual offenses comprise a substantial percentage of the prison
population in many jurisdictions. In the United Kingdom (UK), recent prison statistics indicate …

There has been a great deal of research that has focused on the treatment of individuals
with sexual convictions and, while contested, there is an evidence case for intervention with …

Emerging research advocates prison-based peer support programmes not only for the
recipients of support but also for those providing it. Such programmes are founded on …