Tag: Prison Healthcare
What is Solitary Confinement?
Research and studies overwhelmingly show that solitary confinement doesn’t work. The U.S. keeps using it anyway.
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What is the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)?
If you’re going to prison, one of the things you might not know about yet but will want to is the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP).
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Prison Rules: What Are Minor Infractions In Federal Prison?
Following all the prison rules is essential. Even the smallest of infractions can result in disciplinary action.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Who Works in a Prison and What Do They Do?Â
When you’re going to prison, it’s important to know who you will interact with during your time there. While you will be spending time with other incarcerated people, you will also be interacting with different members of the staff. Who is in charge in prison? What does each person do?
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Why is Mass Incarceration a Public Health Crisis?
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic and will be true afterwards as well.
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What Measures Are Prisons Taking To Slow Spread Of COVID-19?
Because prison guards have largely refused to get vaccinated, prisons have taken other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Do they work?
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How to Access Post-Release Support: Does the Court Arrange it or Does the Responsibility Fall on the Family?
There are many supports for people post-release. While your parole officer may help, the court is not always responsible. Individuals often have to find and apply for supports on their own.
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How Do Officials Handle Detoxing In Prison?
More than two million people in U.S. prisons have opioid addictions. What are prisons and jails doing to help people detox?
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Can You Pay For Your Loved One to Get Better Healthcare in Prison?
If your loved one is in prison, you may worry about them getting the care they need. You might wonder if you can pay for your loved one to get better healthcare while they are in prison. However, no matter who pays for healthcare in prison, only the BOP can provide those services.
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What Is Healthcare Like for Your Loved One in Prison?
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.
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