Dr Mark Walton

Clinical Psychologist in forensic services within the NHS - Mental Health Treatment Requirements. Views are my own.

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

"Do you worry that's about to happen again?"

@bbcnickrobinson asks former Conservative Justice Secretary David Gauke, who is leading the Independent Sentencing Review into prisons, if he's concerned spending that is earmarked for reform will be diverted.

#R4Today

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

@BBCr4today @bbcnickrobinson Primary MHTRs are cheap, effective and reduce reoffending. Despite the robust evidence for this, I absolutely share the concern regarding the budget and whether we will get the funding needed to ensure they remain effective. Difficult times ahead I think.

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

"We welcome the government's decision to bring an end to indefinite community supervision for some people serving IPP sentences." Nic Bowes @bpsofficialdfp

Read more 👉 https://t.co/v6FEyD30cD

[James Timpson @JamesTCobbler]

Our Mental Health Bill will end the inappropriate use of prison for people in desperate need of psychological care. These reforms will ensure they, and others facing acute mental health problems, get the urgent specialist help they need.

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

@MerseysidePCC This sounds great 👏 Understanding trauma is key. Being trauma informed is also about a system that is safe, trustworthy, enables choice, collaboration and empowerment for staff as well as people that come into contact with that system. Well done! This is a great start!

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

‘I’m exhausted… I think any SEND parent is’

EastEnders actress Kellie Bright told @bbcnuala that fighting to get support for her son, who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and dyslexia, has left her ‘overwhelmed’.

Listen to our full SEND special here ⬇️

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

MOJ report: mental health treatment requirements reduce reoffending. Always hoped that is what we were doing- but great to have it evidenced.

https://t.co/BPBqJNYxM4
#mhtr #reducereoffending

[Mignon French @Mignon35278197]

Really pleased to see this new report from MoJ describing how effective #MHTRs are at reducing reoffending by helping people address underlying mental health issues:)

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

@LJMUPHI @MerseysideVrp @jonesl_ph Brilliant work!

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

@LJMUPHI @MerseysideVrp @jonesl_ph https://t.co/R80t1E3PgA

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Dr Lisa Wright and Dr Mark Walton work at the NHS Forensic Psychology Centre in Merseyside, where they use therapy to try and cut offending rates.

It’s the only NHS unit of its kind. Listen to our #R4Today report 🎧

https://t.co/TjelBvQHxA

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

@Mersey_Care @JR_MerseyCare @MerseysidePCC @NHSEngland

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Dr Lisa Wright and Dr Mark Walton work at the NHS Forensic Psychology Centre in Merseyside, where they use therapy to try and cut offending rates.

It’s the only NHS unit of its kind. Listen to our #R4Today report 🎧

https://t.co/TjelBvQHxA

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Dr Lisa Wright and Dr Mark Walton work at the NHS Forensic Psychology Centre in Merseyside, where they use therapy to try and cut offending rates.

It’s the only NHS unit of its kind. Listen to our #R4Today report 🎧

https://t.co/TjelBvQHxA

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

Presenting our work at NOTA Scotland. Using psychological intervention to address the origins of sexual interests in children. #reduceoffending

[Joe Rafferty @JR_Advisory]

Well done to @sadiecando and Prospect colleagues on this great achievement

[Ministry of Justice @MoJGovUK]

The Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) pilot programme targets the root causes of offenders’ behaviour to help them change their ways.

Learn more about ISCs �The Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) pilot programme targets the root causes of offenders’ behaviour to help them change their ways.

Learn more about ISCs �The Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) pilot programme targets the root causes of offenders’ behaviour to help them change their ways.

Learn more about ISCs �The Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) pilot programme targets the root causes of offenders’ behaviour to help them change their ways.

Learn more about ISCs �The Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) pilot programme targets the root causes of offenders’ behaviour to help them change their ways.

Learn more about ISCs �The Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) pilot programme targets the root causes of offenders’ behaviour to help them change their ways.

Learn more about ISCs 👇

[Honorary Professor Geri Akerman @GeriAkerman]

#EMDRUKCONF #EMDR great poster

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

Dr Lisa Wright presenting her research at EMDR UK: EMDR for childhood sexual abuse memories in men who have sexually offended against children: Changes in perceptions of abuse and offending #emdr

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

@AlexChalkChelt @innovjustice Interested to compare this model to the innovative problem solving / complex case court models in Merseyside. These also integrate treatment requirements as part of robust community sentencing to support people to make positive change so they can live healthier and safer lives.

[Centre for Justice Innovation @CJInnovation]

Today, @LordsJHACom published their important report on making the most of community sentences, which includes evidence from our director @PhillipBowen45 & trustee @courtneybryan76.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/ILy7hc4lfR

[Dr Mark Walton @markwalton111]

So glad @Mersey_Care contributed to this. If we are serious about rehabilitation and helping people live healthier and safer lives, then MHTRs are a powerful sentencing option, in collaboration with Probation and partnership agencies. @david__spo @JanMarlow5

[Mignon French @Mignon35278197]

Well done @MattCallender1 and team!

"Mental health outcomes for those who have offended and have been given a Mental Health Treatment Requirement as part of a Community Order in England and Wales
Matthew Callender, Greta Arancia Sanna, Kathryn Cahalin

https://t.co/5bUAQl9Kpy