Guidance for Conducting Ethical Health Research in Prisons

Munday, Thomas and Plugge, Emma (2025) Guidance for Conducting Ethical Health Research in Prisons Southampton. University of Southampton 52pp. (doi:10.5258/SOTON/P1274).

Record type: Monograph (Project Report)

Abstract

We have recently undertaken to deliver on one of WEPHREN’s key priority actions – to develop guidance for conducting ethical health research in prisons.

We engaged with 54 collaborators from 24 countries to convey the practical aspects of planning and conducting ethical research in contemporary adult prison settings.

This guidance is designed to support those who plan, conduct, approve, or evaluate health research in adult prison settings. This will supplement, not supersede, existing guidance on research ethics and on how to conduct high quality research, and identify specific considerations when approaching health research conducted in a prison setting. This guidance aims to prompt reflection and highlight key areas for consideration in a systematic way.

For more information and to see a copy of the guidance please visit: https://wephren.tghn.org/articles/development-international-guidance-conducting-ethical-health-research-prisons/

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