Moving Beyond Research: ARCH and Policy
2024
Impact of Carceral Systems on Health in Aging Populations
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Author Information
Author(s): Brinkley-Rubinstein Lauren
Primary Institution: Duke University
Hypothesis
Carceral systems negatively impact health, particularly for aging populations.
Conclusion
The ARCH network has funded projects that highlight the negative health impacts of carceral systems and suggest policy improvements.
Supporting Evidence
- Carceral systems have clear health impacts on aging populations.
- The ARCH network has funded projects to address these health issues.
- Best practices for compassionate release have been highlighted.
- Guidance for palliative care in carceral settings has been created.
- The network collaborates with scholars and practitioners for policy change.
Takeaway
Being in prison can make older people sick, and we need to find better ways to help them stay healthy.
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