Correctional health systems represent some of the largest health systems in the United States, caring for patients with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The poorly understood realm of correctional health care represents a missed opportunity to integrate care for these patients with care provided by community health providers. Three aims are integral to effective correctional health: patie...

In February 1997, South Bay Correctional Facility opened under a contract with the state through the Correctional Privatization Commission. South Bay Correctional Facility is located in southern Florida just south of Lake Okeechobee. South Bay is operated by Wackenhut Corrections Corporation, which also operates Moore Haven Correctional Facility, which was the subject of a similar review by OPP...

Correctional facilities include county, state, and federal jails, prisons, and detention centers whose populations may be adult or juvenile, U.S. citizen or noncitizen, sentenced inmates or detainees awaiting judicial proceedings. They may be managed directly by the relevant jurisdiction, run by a private company providing services under contract, or a combination of the two. Case law and histo...

This paper provides an analysis of best practices for the design and delivery online programming within correctional facilities, ascertained from evaluation a pilot course. Utilizing case study methodology, it was observed that fully coursework may be delivered controlled settings. Key considerations effective centered around scheduling regular check-ins with administration University Correctio...

We conducted a national survey of prisons, jails, and community correctional agencies to estimate the prevalence of entry into and accessibility of correctional programs and drug treatment services for adult offenders. Substance abuse education and awareness is the most prevalent form of service provided, being offered in 74% of prisons, 61% of jails, and 53% of community correctional agencies;...

Annie Lewis-O’Connor is a Nurse Practitioner and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). She works at Boston Medical Center in Emergency Services, Boston, Mass. Holly Franz is Director, STD Clinic at Mass Correctional Center, Framingham, Mass, and also is a SANE for the Boston area. Lucia Zuniga is a SANE and Director of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health SANE Program. For corresponden...

1Senior Research Associate  Justice Policy Center, The Urban Institute  2100 M Street NW  Washington, DC 20037 esearch shows that a one-size-fits-all approach to housing for persons with mental illness who are justice involved will not work. What works in housing for most persons with mental illness may be different from what works for those who are justice involved — particularly those indi...