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2011
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Anyone involved with the compassionate release process needs to read this article. The “medical eligibility criteria of many compassionate-release guidelines—which often assume a definitive prognosis—are clinically flawed, and procedural barriers may... Read More
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2011
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A descriptive profile of the older female offender in Canada is presented. It offers a valuable comparison to the incarceration of older female offenders in the United States. Results from the study are organized according to: descriptive profile—old... Read More
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2011
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While this document is written for United Kingdom Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs), its advice can be easily applied to other agencies “to ensure that people in custody are treated fairly and humanely and are prepared for release” (p. 3). Topics ... Read More
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2010
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This report looks at what good practice is when dealing with older prisoners. This study is distinctive in that it focuses on the views of prison staff who work with elderly people in prisons. Nine chapters comprise this document: introduction; consu... Read More
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2010
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This article provides an effective framework for addressing challenges with an ever increasing population of aging mentally ill offenders. This is done by describing the seven planning areas that are necessary for the mental health needs of elderly o... Read More
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2010
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This report, “based upon a statutory review of geriatric release provisions…offers recommendations for responding to the disparities between geriatric release policies and practice” (p.2). Agencies will want to look this document over to see if they ... Read More
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2010
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This 3-hour program, originally broadcast March 11, 2010, will interest anyone dealing with geriatric offenders. Issues covered during this presentation include:
- Who geriatric offenders are
- Awareness of their needs
- Staff training
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2009
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"This article considers the theoretical justifications for compassionate release in an attempt to develop a framework to evaluate what circumstances rise to the level of 'extraordinary and compelling'" (p. 1). Sections following an abstract include: ... Read More
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2009
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This essay presents a very good introduction to the issues surrounding geriatric prisoners. Part One looks at “one of the hidden legacies of the tough-on-crime policies of previous decades—a growing population of aging and ill offenders behind bars” ... Read More
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2008
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Information regarding the fastest growing age group in United Kingdom prisons, prisoners aged over 60, is presented. Sections of this briefing include: key facts and figures; background; healthcare; social care; sentence progression; regimes; environ... Read More
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2008
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Planning for future management of an aging (ages 50 and above) population is discussed. Sections of this White Paper include: abstract; aging inmates historically and nationally; the aging inmate population in Oklahoma; and conclusion. The costs ass... Read More
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2008
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Statistics from this agency can be used to compare programs or justify implementing a geriatric release provision. Overheads from this presentation cover: geriatric release provision and truth-in-sentencing; Code of Virginia; rationale for geriatric ... Read More
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2008
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This is a great article about the increasing problems facing corrections as its population ages. It provides a wonderful introduction to others unaware of these challenges. Sections address: the effect on resources; the survey; the wave of older pris... Read More
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2004
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An exploratory report regarding the management of aging and infirm inmates is presented. Six chapters follow an executive summary: - Introduction;
- What we know about elderly, chronically ill, and terminally ill inmates;
- Effective eva... Read More
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2001
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Common health-based risk factors, programmatic guidelines, and various methods of suicide prevention are discussed during this 20-hour course. This manual contains sections about: the importance of suicide prevention to prison administrators and cli... Read More
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1997
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Departments of corrections nationwide were surveyed regarding care for populations with specialized medical care needs and also regarding means the departments are using to contain or reduce their overall costs for medical services. The section on sp... Read More
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1992
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To help correctional administrators meet the needs of an increasing number of older inmates, this document explores primary policy and programmatic issues relevant to this population.
It provides a brief overview of existing literature, describes... Read More
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1990
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The Illinois Department of Corrections conducted a survey of all 50 states to determine the prevalence of inmates who have special medical or mental health needs. Within the 31 states responding, .08 percent to 8.2 percent of prison inmates fell into... Read More
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