Forensic Mental Health

A Twitter platform focusing on mental health within the criminal justice sector | Tweets by @Cody_N_Porter

[Dr Cody Porter @Cody_N_Porter]

I’m thrilled to share that our latest paper has just been published!

Theses findings provide insight into employability barriers and public perceptions.

🔗 https://t.co/J7oAHqdIIZ

[The Howard League @TheHowardLeague]

"Probation experts criticised the low number of experienced staff, the pressure under which they work, and the high number of people being recalled to prison, in a panel webinar run by the Howard League for Penal Reform."

Inside Time coverage of our latest Spotlights event: https://t.co/bnhUlJ3Ig3

[HMPPSInsights @HmppsInsights]

Insights25 dates for your diary 📅

1 Sep: Early bird tickets live 🐦🎫
16 Sep: General tickets live 🧍🎟️
17 Nov: Insights25 starts 🎊

Visit the festival page on our site for more: https://t.co/nJ5tItlpuc

#Insights25 #Justice #Events

[The Howard League @TheHowardLeague]

We obtained figures which showed that children in prisons in England were typically being kept in their cells for about 20 hours per day and receiving less than 15 hours of education per week.

Now, with IPSEA, we have updated our joint guide, 'Education inside penal detention for children in England': https://t.co/LcDzsPm9bq

[Forensic Mental Health @Forensic_MH]

Check out this book chapter call on problem solving justice!

#Courts #Mediation #DrugAbuse #ProblemSolving #BookChapter #Criminology #Psychology #CriminalJustice

[pg @PaulGavinTweets]

We are now into the final month before this call for chapters closes. If you are interested in problem solving justice, especially in areas like mental health, community, drugs, alcohol, family, veterans or indigenous people, then this is for you.
https://t.co/v7FKsdL5AC

[Dr Cody Porter @Cody_N_Porter]

I’m pleased to share that our new book chapter has just been published!

#Criminology #Rehabilitation #Employment #CriminalJustice #Desistance

https://t.co/OrTVVfqkX3

[Policing Insight @PolicingInsight]

Police wellbeing is increasingly a matter for serious concern in the UK, highlighted most recently by the results of the National Police Wellbeing Survey; Dr Ashley Cartwright and PhD Researcher Ellie Hutchison of the University of Huddersfield’s Crime and Policing Research Centre believe new research into individuals’ character strengths could lead to an evidence-based interventions programme that will proactively build psychological resources to help shape a healthier, more resilient police service.

https://t.co/FWGUYK64Ki
@DrAshCartwright @HuddersfieldUni

💡Read more articles related to police wellbeing here: https://t.co/Y6nyEQYIwy

[HM Inspectorate of Probation @HMIProbation]

Since the reunification of the Probation Service, there have been ongoing staff shortages and difficulties with recruitment and retention. Embedding learning into practice is essential in creating a service with strong foundations: https://t.co/kMSeO95g1U

[Kirk Luther @kirkluther]

1/ #APB Summer 2025 Spotlight, Day 14! Can mindfulness help officers manage stress, burnout, and mental health? @leaplisson007 & Shannon Ferguson highlight new a meta-analysis of mindfulness training in policing. 🧵👇

[Investigative Interviewing Research & Practice @iIIRG_IIRP]

Come chat with us at #EAPL2025 about iIIRG and how you can get involved!

Meet Prof Christopher Kelly & Prof Susanne Floelo (pictured below), plus Dr Cody Porter, Deputy Editor of Investigative Interviewing: Research & Practice (II-RP)

[Kirk Luther @kirkluther]

1/#APB Summer 2025 Spotlight Day 11!
What happens when “macho” police culture meets mental illness? Research by @Cody_N_Porter & Rory Lee shares insights from retired UK officers—finally free to speak openly. 🧵👇

[Kirk Luther @kirkluther]

1/ #APB Summer Showcase Day 12! Policing trauma isn’t just on the streets. Research by @Cody_N_Porter & @PaulGavinTweets shows how internal culture and management failures drive mental health issues, sometimes more than operational stress. 🧵👇

[Dr Cody Porter @Cody_N_Porter]

@mzloteanu Interesting read! https://t.co/OBwrIo7MJU

[Dr Cody Porter @Cody_N_Porter]

🔍 What Do You Think About the Polygraph?

👥 For Practitioners (e.g., polygraph examiners):
https://t.co/1PqzzbHOH3

👮 For Public Participants (e.g., law enforcement, members of the public):
https://t.co/BoVhuLGeER

[Project Rape Myths @ProjectRapeMyth]

That's a wrap!

After two solid months of data collection, including recruitment of more than 800 (mock) jurors, including 41 separate jury group deliberations, data collection on our (@Psycurlogy & @widanaralalage) @BritishAcademy_ project is (thankfully) complete!

[UWE Criminology @CrimeLawJustice]

Call for chapter proposals for a new book titled "International Perspectives in Problem-Solving Justice"
with @routledgebooks 500 word abstracts can be submitted at https://t.co/2LNjPLkUG8
@PaulGavinTweets @CentreforMH @DrugPolicyOrg @BritSocCrim @IRLcriminology @IAFMHS

[pg @PaulGavinTweets]

Getting ready to present at #MaynoothCrimCon with @Cody_N_Porter where we will examine Barriers to engaging with mental health support services for police officers in Ireland.

[Abdul Raoof @aaraoof]

A Free Webinar for all RCs (Responsible Clinicians), thanks to @rcpsychForensic @rcpsych_eLearn
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

[The Howard League @TheHowardLeague]

We have convened an expert working group to find ways to end the IPP scandal for good.

Join us on 2 July to hear the group's recommendations, share your thoughts and ask questions of our panel.

Book your place: https://t.co/a0Kxu0DQPO

[Investigative Interviewing Research & Practice @iIIRG_IIRP]

With the busy conference season underway this is a reminder to add the iIIRG 2026 conference to your summer diaries!

#iIIRG2026 #InvestigativeInterviewing