Resource Summary
This report examines the WRNA (Women’s Risk and Needs Assessment) validation project, investigating the needs and strengths of women who attend women’s centres across the UK.
The study examined 506 women accessing services across three women’s organisations, with participants entering through various pathways including prison support, temporary release programs, police custody referrals, street outreach, and probation services. Findings demonstrate that while justice-involved women face significant and complex challenges, there are clear opportunities
for intervention, particularly when services can address multiple needs simultaneously while building on existing strengths and protective factors. It provides a robust evidence base for developing integrated, trauma-informed services that address both women’s immediate needs and long-term recovery.
Resource Information
| Format: | report or research |
|---|---|
| Author: | Dr Richard Summers, Prof Simon Pemberton, Dr Denise Ruprai, Dr Kelly McKenzie, Dr Ella Holdsworth & Dr.Joanna Long |
| Organisation: | University of Birmingham |
| Themes: | criminal justice, multiple disadvantage, women centres & women's specialist services |
| Funder(s): | Jabbs Foundation |
| Published: | November 2024 |
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