THE AGING RESEARCH IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE HEALTH (ARCH) NETWORK: AN OVER-ARCH-ING VIEW
2024
Aging Research in Criminal Justice Health Network Overview
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Author Information
Author(s): Barry Lisa, Zaller Nickolas, Williams Brie
Hypothesis
Research on the health impacts of criminal justice involvement on older adults is under-developed.
Conclusion
The ARCH Network has made significant progress in addressing health disparities among older adults involved in the criminal justice system.
Supporting Evidence
- The ARCH Network was established in 2019 to address health disparities in older adults involved in criminal justice.
- The network has promoted the importance of geriatric conditions in evaluating the health of justice-involved older adults.
- Significant publications have been produced by the ARCH Network.
Takeaway
Older people in jail often have health problems, and this study shows that we need to pay more attention to their health needs.
Participant Demographics
Older adults involved in the criminal justice system.
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