In a sample of inmates in correctional facilities, the relationship between aggression components and different socioeconomic and family variables were examined. The independent variables were divided into two domains: the characteristics of the participant family of origin and the characteristics of the participant. ln each domain there were three variables. The family of origin variables were...

PURPOSE To identify and describe the relevant issues and difficulties associated with provision of antiretroviral therapy in correctional facilities. METHOD We performed a review and analysis of currently available literature and experiences on antiretroviral treatment (ART) in the prison setting. RESULTS Antiretroviral therapy is administered to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected ...

Education has an extraordinary potential for generating development. Nonetheless, today’s education, particularly university education is propagating ‘maldevelopment’the disintegration of the educational continuum and the absence of a social contract on education lies at the heart of this contradiction. Higher education has the responsibility of creating the capacity for sustainable development...

This study reviews and explores the varying effects of college quality caused by different measure of college quality, including Barron’s ratings, mean SAT scores of entering freshman class, tuition and fees, and Carnegie Classification. Data for this research come from NCES’ Baccalaureate & Beyond study. Results suggest that the estimated effect of college quality is sensitive to the measure o...

Although the number of mothers with histories of drug addiction who are incarcerated has grown substantially in recent years, there is little information on their unique characteristics and vulnerability. Undertaken to address this issue, this study examined data on 167 incarcerated drug-abusing mothers from Baltimore City who had volunteered for a parenting program offered at a Maryland correc...

BACKGROUND Correctional Officers (COs) have among the highest injury rates and poorest health of all the public safety occupations. The HITEC-2 (Health Improvement Through Employee Control-2) study uses Participatory Action Research (PAR) to design and implement interventions to improve health and safety of COs. METHOD HITEC-2 compared two different types of participatory program, a CO-only "...

OBJECTIVES To describe the issues encountered during the implementation of an indoor smoking ban in prison and its effects on self-reported tobacco use, perceived exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) and perceived health status of inmates in Quebec's provincial correctional facilities. METHODS Quantitative data were obtained from 113 inmates in three provincial correctional facilities in the p...

Correctional systems, already struggling to meet the basic and functional requirements of older prisoners, will be further challenged by the increasing medical and psychiatric needs of this population. Mental health and general medical care for older adults requires specific on-site or consultation expertise in geriatric medicine and psychiatry, as well as potential changes in infrastructure, b...

Prisoner sexual assault has plagued American corrections since its infancy in the 19th century. Although the incidence of prisoner sexual assault is unknown, recent studies reliably suggest the problem is widespread, often affecting the most vulnerable prisoners. The mental health and public health consequences, both within institutions and the community, are complex and devastating, requiring ...

The present study is a first-time evaluation of the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide's (VRAG) predictive quality for institutional violence in a German-speaking country. The VRAG was assessed for 106 violent and sexual offenders based on their files. Violent infractions during imprisonment were evaluated using the files of the state penitentiary. Results show in accordance with previous studies on...