...Marie-Lou Libbrecht; Haydn Morgan Purpose Drawing from a study conducted in three Belgian prisons, this study aims to investigate multi-agency partnerships as a means to deliver sport-based interventions in prison which are designed to support prisoner health. Specifically, this study explores...

... that sport in prison has to be seriously considered as an activity that has the potential to positively contribute to the physical and mental health of prison inmates. The aim of the paper is to show that sport in prison is a very potential rehabilitative tool. Doing sport in prison presents an opportunity...

...Elisa Herold; Pamela Wicker; Uta Czyrnick-Leber; Bernd Gröben; Milan Dransmann Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of four different sport programs on various social and subjective health outcomes among prisoners. Design/methodology/approach Four different sport...

...Rosie Meek; Gwen Lewis Purpose The existing evidence base and policy context of sports‐based prisoner health promotion is evaluated, and an original analysis of current provision and best practice in delivering sport to address physical, mental and substance misuse needs among prisoners across...