Tanya Mitchell

Counsellor with an interest in mental health, addiction, suicide prevention and people involved in the justice system.

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

“Addiction is mindless - to address addiction, it needs to become more mindful”

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

Attending Comfort Without Contact training with Isabel Stewart this morning based on trauma and addiction with Northern Ireland Counselling Forum.

Isabel was previously a psychiatric nurse before retraining as a psychotherapist.

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

@Danny_McQ2022 @NIPrisons @EuroPrisOrg Was a brilliant day Danny, a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the room today!

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

Attending Correctional Research Symposium in Belfast hosted by @NIPrisons - A two day conference looking at research within criminal justice system across the world! Lots of learning for the next few days! #CRS2025 #ReasearchThatMatters @EuroPrisOrg & ICAP

[Justice NI @Justice_NI]

Minister Long @Justice_NI today addressed the first Correctional Research Symposium to be held in Belfast
@NIPrisons
READ MORE: https://t.co/s5qkD2AkfE

#CRS2025 #ResearchMatters

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

Today the government has announced that PAVA spray will be issued at YOIs.

We do not support the use of PAVA in youth custody due to the overall detrimental effect on children & the distinct lack of evidence that its use improves safety.

Read our statement
https://t.co/XvSccDrtGh

[Police Service NI @PoliceServiceNI]

We’ve launched a pilot of our new Virtual Officer Attendance service. For the next few weeks, victims of crime will have the option to speak with an officer over live video, providing a more convenient way to receive support.

Learn more at https://t.co/EnqrS5H7LK

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

Well done to all involved 👏🏻

[NI Prison Service @NIPrisons]

Hydebank recently hosted a graduation event for women in our care who completed ‘Trauma Talks’ with @Start360org. These are the first groups of women in Europe to complete the programme aimed at addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences.

[Start360 @Start360org]

We are really excited about facilitating our new Re-Equip program within DAISY North! 🤩

This program fuses the benefits of exercise/sport with therapeutic talk therapies to enable a ‘whole person’ approach to recovery.

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

"What's happening today in society where a young boy is stabbing a young girl to death?"

Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty talk about the themes of male violence against women and toxic masculinity explored in their new programme Adolescence.

#R4Today

[ARC Fitness @ARCFitness2]

'Addiction Risk Factors' 'Thought for Today' Archives #IronSharpensIron #Addiction #Recovery #Soberlife #Sober #Physical #Activity #ARCFitness

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

Was great to spend some time this morning visiting the Imprisoned Imagination art exhibition by @PrisonArts1 in Belfast. Some amazing talent!

[PrisonArts F'dation @PrisonArts1]

Women now represent 4.8% of NI’s prison population, a significant increase over the years. The Imprisoned Imaginationexhibition showcases artwork from women at Hydebank Wood, highlighting their creativity & resilience this #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD #ArtBehindBars

[Criminal Justice Inspection NI @CJININews]

On #IWD2025, we celebrate the work of women driving change in NI’s justice system.

We also recognise the challenges women face in the criminal justice system whether as victims, witnesses, defendants, or detainees and remain committed to upholding their dignity and respect.

[melissa frame @melissaframe2]

Great to be representing @Start360org at the Aontas Awards 2025.. wish us luck🤞#STARAwards2025

[AONTAS @aontas]

The stage is set and the guests have arrived. Today we recognise the dedication and achievements in adult learning. The #STARAwards2025 ceremony begins now! ⭐

#ALF25 #LearnTogetherLiveTogether

[Tanya Mitchell @TanMit91]

Delighted to be attending the @aontas #STARAwards2025 as part of @Start360org SMART Recovery Justice Team within the Health & Wellbeing category! Good luck to all the nominees and looking forward to a fantastic day hearing about all the great services⭐️ ✨ ⭐️

[Probation Board for Northern Ireland @PBNINews]

We were delighted to welcome partners from @Start360org Engage Women's Service which provides support for women who have had contact with criminal justice to our #IWD Breakfast.

[Probation Board for Northern Ireland @PBNINews]

Clare Osborne is Probation's Women's Champion Clare spoke at today's #IWD 2025 coffee morning ahead of Saturday's International Women's Day. Staff from Probation, Services Users and Partners from @start360org attended today event.