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Articles by Waterside Press, our authors and associates.

Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice

Mike Nellis and Kirstin Anderson at the exhibition

The Royal College of Nursing’s Scotland Headquarters in Edinburgh is currently hosting a compelling, free-to-visit exhibition exploring the evolution of healthcare within the carceral system. Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice traces the progression of medical intervention behind bars, beginning with the pioneering reforms of Elizabeth Fry and concluding with the indispensable role of modern nursing professionals.… Read more “Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice”

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A Royal Reception and Inspiring Conversations

Pauline Campbell meeting King Charles

A Busy February for Pauline Campbell

Earlier this February, Waterside Press author Pauline Campbell (Lefty Lawyer) enjoyed a phenomenal couple of weeks, marked by royal recognition for her public service and a powerful speaking engagement in the heart of the legal sector.… Read more “A Royal Reception and Inspiring Conversations”

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Some Reflections on ‘The Barlinnie Special Unit’, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms

‘The Barlinnie Special Unit – Art, Punishment and Innovation’, edited by Kirstin Anderson (Waterside Press 2024). Some Reflections, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms, Emeritus Wolfson Professor of Criminology, University of Cambridge.

The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation, edited by Kirstin Anderson (Waterside Press, 2024).

Some Reflections, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms, Emeritus Wolfson Professor of Criminology, University of Cambridge.

The Barlinnie Special Unit (BSU), which functioned from 1973 to 1994 in Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow, was an innovative small unit within the Scottish prison system.… Read more “Some Reflections on ‘The Barlinnie Special Unit’, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms”

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What Happens When Mothers Go to Prison?

Artwork by children whose mothers have been imprisoned

BBC News has used extracts from one of our publications to illustrate the impact on family life of sending women to prison. ‘What Happens When Your Mum Goes to Prison?’ is based around Seen & Heard, edited by Lucy Baldwin and Ben Raikes.… Read more “What Happens When Mothers Go to Prison?”

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