This collection of research and evaluation explores issues in mental health and probation across the globe. The volume offers insight into a wide range of interrelated topics that address the mental health and mental health needs of those under probation supervision.

Preface, Lord David RamsbothamChapter 1: Probation, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System: An introduction, Professor Charlie Brooker & Dr Coral Sirdifield Part I: What is the evidence for effective mental health interventions in probation? Chapter 2: Mental health: a systematic review, Professor Charlie Brooker & Dr Coral Sirdifield Chapter 3: Suicide: a systematic review, Dr Coral Sirdifield Chapter 4: Substance misuse: a systematic review, Dr Coral Sirdifield Part II: How common are mental health problems in probation? Chapter 5: The Lincolnshire Prevalence Study, Professor Charlie Brooker & Dr Coral Sirdifield Chapter 6: Mental health among persons subject to probation supervision in Ireland, Christina Power & Gerry McNally Part III: Thematic reviews Chapter 7: Thematic inspection of individuals with mental health needs and disorders in the Criminal Justice System, Dr Laura Buckley, Avtar Singh & Dr Robin Moore Chapter 8: Substance misuse services and probation: a fractured relationship, Kevin Ball & Lisa Parker Part IV: Psychological treatment Chapter 9: Psychological treatment and screening, Dr James Fowler Chapter 10: New directions for suicide prevention in Approved Premises, Professor Karen Slade Chapter 11: Autism and offending behaviour, Andrew Bates Part V: Probation and Covid-19 Chapter 12: A view of probation and mental health after the pandemic, Kerry Ellis Devitt, David Coley, Jess Lawrence & Stacey Musimbe-Rix Part VI: Methodological issues Chapter 13: A lived experience perspective: enhancing the work of probation through co-production, Emma, Jason & Dr Philip Mullen (Revolving Doors Agency) Chapter 14: Researching the probation service response to mental health need, Professor David Denney & Dr Coral Sirdifield Part VII: Conclusion Chapter 15: Conclusion, Professor Charlie Brooker, Dr Coral Sirdifield & Professor David Denney