Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab at Durham University and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust Health & Justice Services invite you to submit abstracts for an upcoming conference focused on the unique challenges faced by girls and women involved in the criminal justice system. Early approaches to incarceration, prison design, and community re-entry were predominantly developed with men in mind. This conference is dedicated to shedding light on the distinct experiences, needs, and pathways of girls and women, ensuring future policies and services are truly gender responsive. We seek contributions that explore the issues particularly unique to or significantly amplified for girls and women in the criminal justice system. We welcome submissions from academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners (e.g., healthcare, social work, prison, probation), students, advocates, and individuals with lived experience.
Bitesize Free Webinar: Exploring Women, Violence, and Emergency Workers Tuesday, November 20th, 2025: 12:30 PM – 13:00 PM (via Teams) Here are the speakers’ details: Ms Maria Birchall I have recently completed a Master’s degree at Durham University studying Behavioural Science. For my dissertation I examined the recent rise in female perpetrated violence against emergency […]
“Bringing the Outside In” – The Importance of the Full Environment Webinar Tuesday, November 11th, 2025: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (via Teams) We are very pleased to invite you to the free November webinar from the Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab at Durham University. Professor Tammi Walker, Alison Hodgson, Rachel Earnshaw, and Elaine Platten work […]
Making the Invisible Visible: Exploring the Needs of Menopausal Women in the Criminal Justice System Wednesday, July 23rd 2025: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (via Teams) Promoting Empathy & Knowledge: Co-Producing Menopause Education with Prison Officers in the Women’s Estate
