A Case for Comprehensive Transitional Care for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Patrick Rasmussen, Amanda Bertram, Caitlin Dowd-Green, Rosalyn W. Stewart

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Abstract

People released from prison are at risk of adverse health outcomes in the weeks after release. This article describes cases that illustrate the complexity of caring for this population. It is important to address medical and psychological needs as well as factors that contribute to social determinants of health.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)227-229
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Correctional Health Care
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2022

Keywords

  • previously incarcerated
  • social determinants of health
  • transitional care

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Community and Home Care
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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