“Women and Health” Dialogue Event Held at Don Bosco Prison in Pisa
On 13 June 2025, the Università di Pisa organised a dialogue event titled “Women and Health: A Dialogue on Wellbeing and Awareness” in the women’s wing of the Don Bosco Correctional Facility in Pisa, Italy. The event was held within the framework of the Erasmus+ project PARTNER (Participatory Approach for Training, Empowerment, and Health Education […]
Healthcare and Health Literacy in Greek Prisons: Identified Gaps and Challenges
A recent review of the Greek prison system brings to light several structural and operational barriers that affect the delivery of healthcare and the promotion of health literacy in custodial settings. Healthcare Services in Greek Prisons Upon admission, individuals are directed to social services and the infirmary, where their personal and family medical history is […]
High Prevalence of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Newly Incarcerated Individuals
On 16 April, we shared on social media a study examining mental health and substance use disorders among individuals recently admitted to prison in northern France. The study aimed to: The findings reveal alarmingly high prevalence rates of both mental health and substance use disorders among new prisoners—underscoring the need for early identification, specialised care, […]
Council of Europe Issues Recommendation on Mental Health in Prisons
On 7 April, we highlighted a recent development of great relevance to the prison health context. In 2023, the Council of Europe issued a Recommendation to its 46 member states, urging them to promote and protect the mental health of both prisoners and probationers. The Recommendation emphasises the importance of: This initiative reflects a broader […]
Co-Designing Health Training with People Living in Prison and Prison Staff
The PARTNER project is adopting a co-design approach—a circular and participatory process through which men and women living in prisons, along with prison staff, will actively collaborate with the PARTNER consortium. The aim is to jointly define health needs and co-create tailored training content that reflects the lived experiences and realities within correctional settings. In […]
Kick-off Meeting of the PARTNER Project Held in Athens
The first partners’ meeting of the European project PARTNER (Participatory Approach for Training, Empowerment, and Health Education Resources in Prisons) took place on 5–6 February 2025 at the offices of the Prolepsis Institute in Athens. During the two-day meeting, partners had the opportunity to present the overall framework and objectives of the project, outline the […]
