Hmp Bristol

I've been working in Cardiff prison for 6weeks. Today I am going to Bristol to see how the prison advice and care trust work. Bristol has been up and running for a few years. The idea is to look at how its run and implement the ideas in Cardiff.
It will be an interesting day.

Mental health first aid

Wow what an amazing course to attend,
So packed with information on how to deal with depression,eating disorders, self harm and suicide. As a mentor this will be so useful however working in the prison with young children visiting their father's or male relatives it will be a massive help. Listening to what the children say I will be able to spot early signs of mental health and handle them correctly. Another thing we do in the prison is 'first night custody' this a crucial time for prisoners and suicide tendencies are high. That first night when the restriction of their liberty really kicks in. The prison advice and care trust offers support to families and prisoners.
The next course is assist which focuses on suicide and I would certainly like to go on this course ;)