PARTNER Project Working Meeting, 7-8 October 2025
The PARTNER consortium held a two-day online working meeting to discuss the findings of the literature review and the results of the co-creation sessions held in prisons (Work Package 2, or WP2). Partners shared insights and planned the project’s next steps. WP2 focused on identifying key gaps and training needs among people living in prison […]
Co-creation Insights from Moldova
During recent co-creation sessions at a correctional facility in Moldova, participants shared key factors that influence attitudes towards health. Higher education was found to foster openness to prevention, while individuals living with chronic conditions te nd to be more attentive to their health. Participation in educational sessions was associated with more positive health attitudes, and […]
International Prisoners’ Justice Day
On 10 August, the PARTNER project marked International Prisoners’ Justice Day by reflecting on the fundamental right to health, dignity, and equity — regardless of one’s status or setting. “To be healthy, that is happiness. When you wake up in the morning, you smile, there is happiness in your soul. You can move, you can […]
PARTNER Newsletter, Issue 1
The first issue of the PARTNER Newsletter is now available! This edition provides an overview of the project’s main goals, progress to date, and next steps. It also features early insights from focus groups in Greek prisons, shedding light on the health challenges and needs of people living in correctional facilities. Read the full newsletter: […]
Health Literacy as a Driver of Change in NSW Prisons
In July 2025, the PARTNER project shared a new resource from Australia that highlights health literacy as a driver of change in prison health. Justice Health NSW launched the publication “Health Literacy and Equity in NSW Prisons – 260 Co-designed Action Ideas”, a comprehensive booklet developed through 21 workshops across correctional centres. The resource compiles […]
Overcrowding in European Prisons: A Worrying Trend
Recent reports from several EU countries point to a significant rise in prison populations, intensifying concerns around overcrowding, living conditions, and access to essential services within correctional facilities. These developments underscore the urgent need for coordinated policy responses that prioritise health equity, dignity, and evidence-based care for incarcerated populations. Read the full articles: ▪️ Italy: […]
