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Health & Justice
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ISSN 2194-7899 · BMC · 375 artikel di indeks
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‘Oh, they can prevent It?‘: a structural agency framework for understanding HIV prevention among black women in community supervision programs
Abstract Background Despite efforts to end the HIV epidemic, new transmissions among Black women in the U.S.’ Deep South remain disproportionately high. This study examined condomless sex experiences and PrEP non-engagement among Black women in community supervision programs (e.g., diversion…
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Aggression and attitudes toward firearm violence among high-risk youth: the moderating influence of psychological distress
Abstract Background Firearm violence remains a critical public health crisis that disproportionately affects Black children and youth, National data show that Black children experience firearm homicide rates roughly eight times higher than White children, and Black males ages 18–24 face rates…
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Effectiveness of legally mandated non-custodial drug and alcohol treatment orders for improved health, well-being, global functioning and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Adults in the criminal justice system are disproportionately more likely to use alcohol and drugs compared to the general population. Legally mandated alcohol and drug treatment orders have been proposed as an alternative to prison. However, little is known about how treatment…
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Tipping the scales: the predictive utility of the PCE-ACE ratio for criminogenic and wellbeing outcomes in a general adult population
Abstract Background Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are each independently associated with a range of adult outcomes, including mental health, substance use, and criminal justice involvement. However, few studies have examined how the balance between…
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Insidious systems: a scoping review of Black youth and the criminal justice system in Canada
Abstract Introduction A growing concern within and beyond Black communities is the increasing injustices faced by Black children and youth, especially the indelible injustices imposed in their involvement with the Canadian criminal justice system. This study conducts a scoping review of the…
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Health consequences of paternal incarceration using a future-treated control group
Abstract Background Paternal incarceration is a now a common experience in the life course for young people in the United States that likely shapes health. This study examines the effect of paternal incarceration on adolescents’ health care access/utilization and health behaviors during…
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Too many for too long: physicians dismantling mass incarceration
Abstract “If you are like the many people who approach us and ask, 'How do we end [mass incarceration]?', keep reading. You’ve come to the right place.” So closes the introduction to Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change, a collection of abolitionist and reformist pieces edited by…
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Performance of cognitive screening tools in detecting possible dementia among older males in custody in Canada: a pilot study
Abstract Background Older individuals represent a growing demographic in correctional institutions worldwide, many of whom are living with complex health and social needs. One area of concern is that older people in custody are at increased risk of developing, or are currently living with…
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The public health impacts of drug-induced homicide laws: a community-engaged scoping review
Abstract Background Drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws are state laws that confer criminal liability equivalent to homicide for the sale or delivery of drugs subsequently associated with a fatal overdose. Methods We undertook a scoping review of literature on the public health impacts of DIH laws and…
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Help-seeking for mental health and substance use problems among people in contact with the criminal justice system: a mixed-methods social network analysis
Abstract Background Mental health (MH) and substance use (SU) problems are prevalent among people in contact with the criminal justice system, many of whom serve all (or part) of their sentence in the community. Barriers to help-seeking in this population contribute to insufficient support, and…
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Gender differences in criminal justice system involvement and associations with post-deployment factors among Post-9/11 veterans
Abstract Background Veterans are overrepresented in the United States criminal justice system, yet limited research has examined how mental health, substance use, and psychosocial factors intersect to shape involvement in the justice system—particularly across gender. As the population of women…
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The incidence and risk factors for incarceration for violence after traumatic brain injury
Abstract Background There is increasing evidence to suggest that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is implicated in increased incarceration for violence. TBI is commonly experienced by vulnerable populations who are at greater risk of violent offending due to health and social comorbidities. However…
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Chemical restraint in custody: national trends, clinical outcomes, and policy implications (2022–2025)
Abstract Background Chemical restraint in police-involved prehospital encounters remains a critical public health and human rights issue. Despite the formal rejection of “excited delirium” as a medical diagnosis by major professional organizations in 2022, sedative medications, particularly…
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“I decide for myself. I’m like the boss of myself. I can cook when I want.” Prisoners’ experiences with a self-catering food system in a Norwegian low-security prison
Abstract Background Food is a central part of everyday life in prison, carrying meanings and values that shape identity and social relations and may have important implications for health and well-being. Previous research suggests that self-catering systems, whereby prisoners plan, shop for, and…
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Integrating family-based interventions into specialty court programs: qualitative guidance from sex trafficking specialty court participants and their supportive family members
Abstract Background The intersection of sex trade involvement and substance use disorder is a deeply complex and tragic issue for many women, as decades of research reflect that traditional substance use treatment modalities often fail to meet many of these women’s unique needs. Sex trafficking…
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Young adults’ conceptions of health and well-being during reentry
Abstract Background In the United States, young adults (ages 18–25) represent 1 in 10 of the prison population and 1 in 5 of the jail population. They face significant physical and mental health challenges during their transition from incarceration back to community life. These challenges are…
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Validation of self‑harm prediction models among formerly incarcerated individuals using health data
Abstract Background Individuals released from jail die by self‑harm at nearly nine times the rate of the general U.S. population. Most jails rely on traditional screening methods, such as brief self-report questionnaires, which are often inconsistently administered and have limited sensitivity and…
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Measuring healthcare quality in police custody: the development of quality indicators through expert consultations in the Netherlands
Abstract Background Improving the quality of care for people detained in police custody requires careful measurement and monitoring. However, a standardized and endorsed set of quality indicators for healthcare in police custody settings is lacking. This study aimed to develop a core set of quality…
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Contrasting perspectives and applications of the Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Law: insights from people who use and distribute drugs in Rhode Island
Abstract Background The overdose crisis in the U.S is complex, with opioid overdoses compounded more recently with rising stimulant-involvement. Individuals who experience or witness overdoses often avoid calling 911 due to fear of criminal-legal system consequences. Many U.S. states have “Good…