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1. Women and HIV in Prison Settings
The impact of HIV infection on women prisoners is explained. Topics discussed in this report include: the number of ... Read More
Added: March 10, 2009
2. The Health of Women in Prison Study Findings
Results from "one of the largest studies examining the health of women prisoners in the [sic] England and Wales" are ... Read More
Added: March 13, 2008
3. The Spiral of Risk: Health Care Provision to Incarcerated Women
Health care delivery to women imprisoned in California is examined. Sections of this paper include: introduction; method; ... Read More
Added: April 17, 2007
4. Strength Training: Fitness Program Helps Female Prisoners Develop Body, Mind and Spirit
The Curves fitness program at the Colorado Springs Correctional Facility is highlighted. This pilot program is 1.5 years old ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
5. Correctional Health Care: Women Offenders [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual]; Prison Health Care: Women Offenders
The unique challenges of providing health care to women incarcerated in adult facilities are discussed during this 20-hour ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
6. Health Issues Specific to Incarcerated Women: Information for State Maternal and Child Health Programs
With the number of incarcerated women in the U.S. growing at a rate greater than that for men, there is an increasing need ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
7. Women in Prisons: Issues and Challenges Confronting U.S. Correctional Systems
There has been a 500% increase in the number of female offenders incarcerated in prisons between 1980 and 1998. This ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
8. A Visit to Valley State Prison for Women
Observations and corresponding issues concerning the Valley State Prison for Women (VSPW) are recorded. Most striking is ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
9. Amnesty International's Findings and Recommendations Relating to Valley State Prison (California)
Findings and recommendations resulting from a November 1998 visit to this prison are presented. Major recommendations ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
10. Report of the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, Its Causes and Consequences: Mission to the United States of America on the Issue of Violence Against Women in State and Federal Prisons
Resulting from a trip to the United States from 31 May to 18 June 1998, this study presents the findings of the Special ... Read More
Added: October 31, 2006
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