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Learning from disrupted connections: the impact of COVID-19 on relational and professional support in the female criminal justice system

Laura Broome Orcid Logo, Rachael Jayne Dagnall, Tara Naomi Emery-Baumber, Danielle George, Iduna Shah-Beckley

The Journal of Forensic Practice

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DOI (Published version): 10.1108/jfp-04-2025-0041

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted connections between justice-involved individuals and their families while straining professional support systems. This study explored the impact of these disruptions within the female criminal justice system, focusing on relational connectedness and examining staff pe...

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ISSN: 2050-8794 2050-8808
Published: Emerald 2025
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