incarceration

A growing number of women are incarcerated in the U.S. and many of them give birth in prison or jail.

Health & Safety

Pregnant Behind Bars: What We Do And Don't Know About Pregnancy And Incarceration

8:39pm March 21, 2019

by Jonathan Lambert

Pregnant women in prison face difficult circumstances, and data on their pregnancies has been scarce. New research lays the groundwork for addressing this neglected public health issue.

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Judge: North Carolina Must Stop Limiting Hepatitis Drugs

6:31pm March 21, 2019

by Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press

Dr. Homer Venters, the former head of New York City's correctional health services, says that inmates held in solitary confinement cells, such as the Rikers Island cell shown above, have a higher risk of committing self-harm.

Former Physician At Rikers Island Exposes Health Risks Of Incarceration

3:06pm March 18, 2019

by Dave Davies

Dr. Homer Venters describes a number of traumatic outcomes related to subpar medical care inside the New York City jail complex, including the death of a man who was denied insulin during intake.

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Courts

Report Sheds Light On The Number Of People In 'Correctional Control'

3:53pm December 11, 2018

by Sean Bueter

A new report from a non-partisan advocacy group is comparing North Carolina's correctional system to others across the country.

Health & Safety

Federal Legislation Seeks Ban On Shackling Of Pregnant Inmates

4:56pm December 05, 2018

Incarcerated pregnant women are often shackled during medical appointments and childbirth. A provision in a criminal justice bill aims to end the practice in federal facilities.

On re-entering society, formerly incarcerated people struggle to get health care and treatment for HIV.

After Prison, Many People Living With HIV Go Without Treatment

8:22pm October 09, 2018

by Heather Boerner

When HIV-positive people leave prison, they often lose access to medical care and the drugs that suppress the virus. It's a missed opportunity in the fight against HIV, public health advocates say.

By some accounts, almost half of the incarcerated population in the U.S. suffers from mental illness.

Behind Bars, Mentally Ill Inmates Are Often Punished For Their Symptoms

2:19pm July 10, 2018

by Dave Davies

While visiting jails and prisons across the country, author Alisa Roth witnessed mentally ill inmates in solitary confinement, wearing restrictive jumpsuits and receiving very limited therapy.

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Middlesex County Correctional Facility Assistant Deputy Superintendent Scott Chaput with inmates in the prison's P.A.C.T (People Achieving Change Together) unit in Billerica, Mass.

National

A New Approach To Incarceration In The U.S.: Responsibility

4:32pm April 29, 2018

by Cristina Quinn

Authorities in Massachusetts want to cut the recidivism rate for men ages 18 to 24. They're trying a new program based on a German model that teaches responsibility as a means to greater freedoms.

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Daily News

Litter Pickup By NC Prisoners Poised For Scrap Heap

10:50am June 12, 2017

by Neal Charnoff

Prisoners picking up trash while guards keep close watch has been a common sight along North Carolina roads for more than 100 years.

While incarcerated, Mark Baskerville says he suffered five diabetic comas. He says he's now doing a better job of managing his health.

Helping Ex-Inmates Stay Out Of The ER Brings Multiple Benefits

4:01pm December 05, 2016

by Rae Ellen Bichell

Each year, millions of Americans leave jail or prison. When they do, they're likely to have a hard time managing their health. Some clinics are trying to provide ex-inmates with better, cheaper care.

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