Lux Tenebris -
Light From Darkness
Developing Modern Day Solutions for Modern Day Problems
Our goal - To assist those whom society would prefer to ignore
Subject Matter Experts in the prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm in Custodial Settings.
Developers of programs that assist in the reduction of self-harm and suicide in closed custodial settings to developmental tools that assist in the reduction of reoffending of those leaving custody.
We work in all classifications of custodial settings from both Public & privately managed Prisons to Immigration Removal Centres
What we do
You can be assured that a consultation with us will allow you an insight into your prison never seen before.
We regularly consult with Prison Governors and Directors on issues outside the Early Days Process as we are able to break down barriers between staff and residents.
Prior to the arrival of the Inspectorate, Lux Tenebris is often asked to carry out a "pre-inspection" and be part of a quality assurance team.
We have also been engaged by prisons to act as a mediator when violence/volatility/illegal substances have become an issue in a jail.
We advise regularly to those who volunteer in the criminal justice system. .
Expertise from experience
We have been integral in developing programs that use the data already in prisons to help identify those who may be at risk of going into a crisis.
We work with the UK's largest supplier of prisoner technology in developing programs / harvesting of data that, when analysed correctly, have a proven result of reducing self-harm in the custodial estate.
One of the products in which we were involved with the development has recently been recognised by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) as best practice (the highest recommendation).
Over 10 years experience in both public and private custodial sectors.
We offer training to prison peer mentors and staff to deliver a range of support and specialist services inside. We believe that prisoners who support a safe, decent and humane regime play a powerful role inside.
This requires specialist training to make them a success. This improves the outcomes for the people they support and increases their own self-esteem and self-worth.
We have trained staff during their induction course, in the use of peer mentors in prison, safer custody and the prevention of self-harm.
We train staff on the use of technology in custodial settings and how this can, and does, reduce levels of self-harm for those in custody.
We regularly attend full staff briefings
Trust our expertise
Public Speaking
In addition to staff training and speaking within prisons to both prisoners and staff. MWe have spoken at numerous events, both national and international on various subjects :
https://www.clinks.org/ - The state of prisons - annual conference - London
https://www.butlertrust.org.uk/ - What makes a good prison officer - Summer School - Keeble College - Oxford
https://www.battleofideas.org.uk/ - Debating on Prisons - London
https://www.modernising-justice.co.uk/ - The use of Technology in saving lives - London
https://icpa.org/ -The Use of Technology in Saving lives in Prisons - Antwerp
https://www.bmlsinfo.org/ - The State of Prisons - Birmingham
https://icpa.org/ - The Use of Technology in Prisons - Istanbul
http://www.inter-change.eu - Implementing New practices into Prisons - Lisbon
We were also asked to speak to the recent Digital Leaders forum for 2024 on the implementation of the use of technology as it pertains to prisons and have been asked to return in 2025
We constantly attend several "town hall" debates on the state of the criminal Justice system.
Recommendations
Our work has featured in over 20 Inspection reports by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) as good / best practice. No prison where our work is implemented has scored less than a 3 in Respect / Safety.
Our work is featured in the latest "Sharing Positive Practice" document issued by His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).
Our work in developing technology to assist staff in identifying those under their care who are at risk of being vulnerable has been recognised by HMIP and the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman in their recent reports. It has also been discussed by the BBC further to a positive impact made at woman’s prison in the UK.
Our work is also recommended in HMIP's Expectations for Early Days in Custody.