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Health in Jails and Prisons: New Research Developments
Wed, Nov 13, 9:30 to 10:50am, Foothill B, 2nd LevelSession Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel
Abstract/Description
Research has revealed linkages between biological, psychological, and social health domains and the quality of life among vulnerable populations. However, these relationships remain relatively unexplored among individuals in correctional settings, such as jails and prisons. The current panel features new research developments regarding the antecedents, correlates, and consequences of health among currently incarcerated individuals. The research featured in the panel examines multiple mental and physical health factors among individuals in jails and prisons, including psychological trauma, substance abuse, head injury, and various chronic conditions. The findings, independently and as a whole, point to the continued need for research at the intersection of health and criminal justice in order to develop new policies and/or refine existing ones that ensure public safety while also promoting the health and well-being of justice-involved subsets of the population.
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Exploring the Correlates and Consequences of Head Injury in Prison - Chantal Fahmy, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Dylan B. Jackson, The University of Texas at San Antonio; David C. Pyrooz, The University of Colorado, Boulder; Scott H. Decker, CNA (Senior Scientist)
"Gladiator School": Prisons and Secondary Violence Exposure - Meghan Novisky, Cleveland State University; Robert L. Peralta, University of Akron
Quality of Life and Health: Gender Disparities among Older Adults in Prisons - Stephanie Grace Prost, University of Louisville; Adrian Archuleta, University of Louisville; Seana Golder, University of Louisville
Examining the Health of Inmates Arrested for Opioid v. Non-Opioid Offenses - Bryanna Fox, University of South Florida; Lauren Miley, University of South Florida; Christian Santiago, University of South Florida; Malika Shahzad, University of South Florida; Kashif Basaria, University of South Florida; Edelyn Verona, University of South Florida