Dr. Marion Wilson completed her Graduate Diploma and MA in Counselling, and Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision, at York St John University. In 2017 she undertook six months’ research in a Category C prison to better understand the bereavement experiences of male prisoners. Marion is currently employed by Cruse Bereavement Support, managing the Grief Inside project. This MoJ-funded project aims to provide a range of bereavement support services across seven prisons, comprising Category B, C and D male establishments, as well as female open and closed prisons. The project is being evaluated by a team from the University of York St John and the University of Lincoln.

Papers published:

Wilson M, Johnston H & Walker L (2020) ‘It was like an animal in pain’: Institutional thoughtlessness and experiences of bereavement in prison. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 1-21.

Wilson M (2011) Exploring the efficacy of a bereavement support group for male, category C prisoners: a pilot study. Bereavement Care, 30(3): 10-16.

Wilson M (2010) ‘This is not just about death — it’s about how we deal with the rest of our lives’: Coping with bereavement in prison. Prison Service Journal, 190: 10-16.