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Caregiver Reports on the Needs and Experiences of Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Results From an Australian Survey

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Children experiencing parental imprisonment are known to be among the most overlooked in our community. They often experience multiple and compounding disadvantages, with long‐term consequences, but receive no specialised assistance. Knowledge about these children and their families is lacking in Australia and is required to inform policy ...
Catherine Flynn, Lana Battaglia, Lorana Bartels, Susan Dennison, Susy Harrigan, Lee Huggins, Sofia Grage‐Moore   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Australia's Migration Strategy: An Effective Response to Migrant Worker Exploitation?

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A series of publicised migrant worker injuries and deaths has drawn attention to the issue of migrant worker exploitation (MWE) in Australia. In response, the Australian Government has included ‘Tackling Worker Exploitation’ as a key area of its Migration Strategy which it introduced in 2023. However, it is unclear how effective the Strategy’s
Evelyn Dowling, Alexandra Ridgway
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers to access to hepatitis C treatment with direct-acting antivirals in people who inject drugs in the community setting

Harm Reduction Journal
Barriers to access to hepatitis C treatment with direct-acting antivirals in people who inject drugs in the community setting. Qualitative study with prison population.
Elena Yela, Neus Solé, Lidia Puig, Darío López Gallegos, Rafael Clua-García   +4 more
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Exploring Barriers to Mental Health Services Utilization at Kabutare District Hospital of Rwanda: Perspectives From Patients

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Barriers to mental health interventions globally remain a health concern; however, these are more prominent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The barriers to accessibility include stigmatization, financial strain, acceptability, poor awareness,
Oliviette Muhorakeye, Emmanuel Biracyaza, Emmanuel Biracyaza   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Public Attitudes Toward Compassionate Release of Older People From Prison: Findings From a National Survey in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rapid increase in older people in prison populations worldwide is generating significant health, cost, and human rights pressures on custodial systems. Compassionate release for older, frail inmates is a potentially effective response, yet little is known about public support for this approach.
Ye In (Jane) Hwang, Natasha Ginnivan, Amanuel Kidane Hagos, Tony Butler   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Defensive Emotional Distancing in Loneliness of Offenders with Substance Use Disorders

Mediterranean Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2020
Background: The abilities to effectively regulate emotions and establish meaningful interpersonal relationships are considered to be crucial for overall mental health.
Sanja Stojadinovic
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence Rates and Evolution of Psychiatric Disorders Among Incarcerated Youths in Comparison With Non-incarcerated Youths

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
Background: Our main objective was to provide estimates of the prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders and comorbidities among youths in a juvenile detention center in Geneva, Switzerland.
Patrick Heller, Patrick Heller, Larisa Morosan, Deborah Badoud, Manon Laubscher, Lisa Jimenez Olariaga, Martin Debbané, Hans Wolff, Stéphanie Baggio, Stéphanie Baggio   +9 more
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Charlotte Pommer: Resistance fighter and female pioneer of German anatomy

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines the biography and unique case of Charlotte Pommer (1914–2004), the only anatomist documented to have left the field during the Nazi period after encountering the regime's victims on the dissection table. While she is known for her resistance activities, newly presented documentation reveals her role as the provisional ...
Tim S. Goldmann
wiley   +1 more source

Potential risk factors for methamphetamine use among inmates in a Japanese prison

BMC Psychiatry
Background In Japan, drug addiction recovery guidance and social reintegration programs are implemented for eligible inmates in many prisons. However, methamphetamine addiction, especially among those with a history of thinner inhalation, often seems not
Masahiko Takaya, Kiyoto Takigawa, Tetsuji Kawata   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fighting covid-19 outbreaks in prisons [PDF]

Improving prison health services is critical for fighting epidemics such as covid-19. Prisoners are at much higher risk of infectious diseases than communities outside.
Thompson, Julian R., Yang, Hong
core   +1 more source