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This volume recognizes and addresses the health care issues of prisoners, to establish best practices and to learn about approaches to these challenges from aro
The Effects of Incarceration and Reentry on Community Health and Well-Being
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The high rate of incarceration in the United States contributes significantly to the nation's health inequities, extending beyond those who are imprisoned to fa
Public Health Behind Bars
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Mental Health in Prisons
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This book examines how the prison environment, architecture and culture can affect mental health as well as determine both the type and delivery of mental healt