Peers in Prison Settings (PiPS) Expert Symposium (original) (raw)

The Peers in Prison Settings (PiPS) Expert Symposium convened in May 2012, gathering experts in offender health and prison management to discuss the role of peer-based approaches in enhancing health within prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales. Keynote presentations addressed current evidence, challenges, and the importance of establishing positive peer relationships while emphasizing that peer interventions should complement, rather than replace, professional services. Consensus emerged on the value of peer interventions for improving health outcomes and prison culture, though the complexities of evaluating their impact were acknowledged.