Document Type
Research
Abstract
In the United States of America, women are the fastest growing segment of the criminal justice system. They are entering the system with far greater physical and mental health problems than men, but with fewer health services. Additionally, within this expanding population of incarcerated women, are disproportionately represented poor women of color with serious health needs. This article: a) uses an ecosocial model to examine and critique the health and healthcare of women in prison, b) examines social structures that influence incarceration and health status, and c) proposes reconsideration of current prison health services and education.
Publication Date
2002
Journal Title
International Journal of Global Health
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
28
Last Page
42
Copyright
©2002 International Journal of Global Health
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Janette Y.; Williams, Rachel; and Eliason, M. J.
(2002)
"Invisible, Underserved, and Diverse: The Health of Women in Prison,"
International Journal of Global Health, 2(1), 28-42.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijgh/vol2/iss1/5