
What is Solitary Confinement?
Research and studies overwhelmingly show that solitary confinement doesn't work. The U.S. keeps using it anyway.
Research and studies overwhelmingly show that solitary confinement doesn't work. The U.S. keeps using it anyway.
All prisoners get a mental health screening at intake.
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic and will be true afterwards as well.
Based on how long you were in prison, your previous insurance plan may still be active when you get out. If not, getting health insurance after you get released from prison can help you control medical costs.
The BOP website says that prisoners get medical, dental and mental health services. Prisons decide which services are essential for which people. Prisoners get routine checkups for new or pre-existing conditions they may have. People in prison also receive dental care.
Suicide is more common in prison than in the outside world. You can help by knowing what to do if an inmate is suicidal.
HIPAA protects your privacy in the outside world. But do you have medical confidentiality in prison? Here's a look at this complicated topic.