RT Article
T1 A model of a specialist transitional support and liaison service within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway in Wales: Learning from a regional pilot service:
JF Probation journal
VO 66
IS 3
SP 348
OP 355
A1 O’Meara, Aisling
A2 Morgan, Helen Axford 1921-
A2 Davies, Jason
A2 Godden, Stephen
LA English
YR 2019
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1735450790
AB The process of transitioning from custody to the community can be a time of increased risk of reoffending and heightened anxiety brought on by uncertainty of future plans and unfamiliarity of new surroundings. This period can be particularly problematic for those experiencing complex needs or suffering with mental health difficulties. To address this concern, the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP) in Wales established a Transitional Support Liaison service. This pilot service began with a focus on women’s criminal justice journeys, and evident benefits led to service expansion to additionally address men’s transitions to the community through Approved Premises. This practice note outlines the learning from these services, presenting a model of service delivery that can be adopted and expanded more widely. The paper concludes with recommendations and plans for service expansion.
K1 Offender Personality Disorder Pathway
K1 Transition
K1 Liaison
K1 Approved Premises
K1 Mental health
DO 10.1177/0264550519859067