Health in Prison
Health in Prison, including Mental Health and Drug Policy
A review of the evidence-base for harm reduction approaches to drug use 31st December 2003 
An overview addressing understandings of harm reduction and summarising its key principles before going on to consider the strength and nature of the evidence of the effectiveness of various forms of ‘harm reduction’ intervention. Read more
"To Be, or not to Be, in observation cells?" 10th September 2003
A discussion paper on the introduction of observation cells to the Irish prison system for mentally ill and suicidal prisoners. By Dr. Valerie Bresnihan Read more
Prisoners’ views of injecting drug use and harm reduction in Irish prisons 20th June 2003
A qualitative study examining prisoners’ views of drug injecting practices and harm reduction interventions in Dublin prisons. Read more
Pros and Cons: a guide to creating successful community-based HIV/AIDS programs for prisoners 31st December 2002
This is a practical guide for persons or organisations outside the prison system who are attempting to create community-based initiatives to support prisoners with HIV/AIDS. Read more
Pilot Drug Court: Final Evaluation 31st October 2002
The main findings, conclusions and recommendations arising from the Evaluation of the Pilot Drug Court during the period 16 January 2001 to 31 January 2002 inclusive. Read more
Prison-based syringe exchange programmes: a review of international research and development 9th October 2002
A review of the development and operation of 19 prison-based syringe-exchange programmes in Switzerland, Germany and Spain. Read more
A Call for Action: HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Irish Prisons 25th July 2002
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Irish Prisons - A Call for Action is a joint report of the Irish Penal Reform Trust and Merchants Quay Ireland. Based upon the findings of Irish and international research, it outlines twenty-one recommendations towards implementing a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in… Read more
Structure and Organisation of Prison Health Care Services: Report 31st December 2001
A report highlighting the recommendations by the Report Group for the Prison Health Care Service for the year of 2001. Read more
Drug Related Knowledge and Attitudes of Prison Officers’ in Dublin Prisons 31st October 2001
A study across six high-risk prisons in Dublin, by Anne-Marie Allen B.A. Read more
Drug Use among Prisoners: an Exploratory Study 3rd July 2001
An exploratory study of drug use among prisoners and the issues facing prisoners, by Lucy Dillon, The Drug Misuse Research Division, The Health Research Board. Read more