Men in prison: the needs of the neglected majority [Editorial]

Kothari, Radha, Bartlett, Annie, Allen, Sarah and Forrester, Andrew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2510-1249 2025. Men in prison: the needs of the neglected majority [Editorial]. Journal of Men's Health 21 (9) , pp. 1-4. 10.22514/jomh.2025.111

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Abstract

Men and boys make up more than 90% of the global prison population [1]. This fact, which is as accurate now as it has been historically, has led to prison design and regimes, both healthcare and disciplinary, being tailored to their needs at the expense of women and children in prison. However, we must not forget the growing recognition of gender specific issues for imprisoned men, e.g., toxic masculinity, hidden trauma (sexual and physical) histories, and the gender imbalance evident in some psychiatric disorders such as antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). We argue that, with the right design and resources, prisons can serve as a therapeutic environment in which such issues can be addressed. Furthermore, there are compelling reasons to actively research these areas to provide an evidence base for generalised interventions. The articles in this special issue accomplish exactly that.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Medicine Research Institutes & Centres > Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHII)
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1875-6867
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	23 October 2025
Date of Acceptance:	3 July 2025
Last Modified:	23 Oct 2025 09:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/181846

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