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Naomi Delap - Director
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Who we are History and track record of supporting women and babies in custody since 1996 We support women across the CJS We understand severe, multiple disadvantage - the factors that impact on women’s experiences, and the outcomes of mothers and babies
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Our approach Woman-centred Trauma-informed Non-judgemental Informed by lived experience What do we do? Services Research and policy Lived Experience Team
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What do we know about perinatal
women affected by the CJS? Data – not much Severe health and social inequalities Risks to maternal and infant outcomes Specific needs of women experiencing separation from their babies through social services removal Time of significant opportunity
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A whole systems approach
Across and beyond CJS Health, social care and justice Public health response – causes, not symptoms Respecting and protecting professional boundaries
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Opportunities for probation
Gender specific, and needs led approach to appointments, requirements, treatment, support Joint commissioning Co-location of services New roles including Navigator roles
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Thank you Naomi Delap Director naomi@birthcompanions.org.uk
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