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A participatory action research methodology in the management of self-harm in prison
1SASS, Durham University, Durham, UK. james.ward@durham.ac.uk
Background:
Self-harm in custody is a well-researched phenomenon. This is particularly true for women in prison who demonstrate disproportionately high rates of self-harm. Despite the growing body of prison research, there has been a lack of service user involvement (SUI). Aims To outline the first use of SUI in a custodial setting in developing care pathways for self-harm.
Methodology:
A participatory action research approach was used to engage women prisoners and staff.
Results:
Participants were able to identify strengths and weaknesses of current care pathways and offer suggestions for service development based upon their experience of receiving and delivering care.
Conclusion:
The authors conclude that despite participatory approaches being in their infancy in prisons the engagement of service users when aimed at effecting positive change can be successful.
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