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In this episode of the Compassiviste Dialogues podcast, host Ali delves into Sarah’s journey in driving systemic change across education, mental health, and the criminal justice system. They discuss the urgent reforms required, and how early intervention can transform lives.

Listen to Sarah speaking to Kate Brownfield, host of ADHD Kids Can Thrive about ADHD’s role in impulsivity, addiction, self-esteem, and crime. She explains the ADHD to prison pipeline, the impact of undiagnosed conditions, and why early intervention is critical.

Listen to a compelling discussion about ADHD counselling and the unique challenges of parenting teenagers with ADHD. Sarah and podcast host Archie delve into the crucial role of support systems for young individuals with ADHD, particularly in educational settings and the criminal justice system.

This episode aims to unlock the perspective of the people who go behind prison walls to provide support to offenders. Sarah and talks with Angela Kirwin about the fantastic work they do to campaign for prison reform and their experiences working in prisons and supporting offenders.

In this episode, Antje Derks talks to Sarah who has seen first-hand how screening for ADHD reduces reoffending, reduces suicides in prison, reduces self-harm in prison and is transformational for children finding out why they struggle in school.

I’m delighted to have collaborated with Takeda and been featured on The New Statesman’s podcast, discussing the intersection of ADHD and the criminal justice system. We explore the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in prisons and the need for better care and support.

In honour of ADHD Awareness Month, take a listen!

This podcast has been initiated and funded by Takeda UK Ltd.

Listen to Sarah talking about how ADHD LIBERTY are tackling the scandal of potentially 85% or even MORE prisoners with ADHD – most of it undiagnosed. ALL of it unmedicated hence why they end up behind bars.

Sarah being interviewed on why we MUST start screening for ADHD in schools and the criminal justice system. 

A very apt article thank you to The Mirror . By Anna Morrell.

Screening in police custody and beyond. By Kristina Wemyss. 

The City of London Police is the first force in the country to screen detainees in custody for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Sarah writes for national prison newspaper – Are 85% of the prison population ADHD? 

Sarah Templeton introduces us to Sam, who has been in and out of prison many times throughout his young life. He is one of many young offenders who have ADHD yet have absolutely no idea. Sam hadn’t thought he could possibly have the condition until he met Sarah aged 29, having been in prison 15 times.   

Speech by Sarah Templeton at Houses of Parliament to the Justice Minister 

…just how much money they are wasting keeping hundreds of thousands of people in prison unnecessarily, I’m pretty sure they would take action. Article by Sarah Templeton.

“The situation in our schools and prisons regarding ADHD cannot be allowed to go on.”.  Article by Sarah Templeton.

Sarah Templeton is passionate about keeping ADHD kids away from the criminal justice system. She writes books for parents, teachers and anybody else interacting with ADHD kids and teenagers

Please find all her books on Amazon, eBay and at The ADHD Stuff Shop