Trauma Among Incarcerated Women Research shows that between 77 and 90 percent of incarcerated women report experiences of past trauma. These traumatic experiences often include high rates of childhood abuse, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. The incarceration experience itself can also be retraumatizing, as the conditions and procedures within correctional settings may trigger memories or feelings related to past…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Women and Incarceration
Who Are Incarcerated Women? Most incarcerated women are of reproductive age, facing unique health challenges related to this stage of life. Within this population, women from Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities are disproportionately represented, reflecting broader social and systemic inequities. Many of these women were caregivers for children or family members prior to incarceration, adding to the emotional and social…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Delirium and Dementia
The U.S. prison population is aging. With nearly one in five incarcerated individuals over the age of 50, correctional facilities are increasingly functioning as de facto long-term care providers. Among the many challenges this shift presents, two significant and often under-recognized issues are delirium and dementia. Incarcerated older adults, including those in prisons, jails and detention centers, are uniquely vulnerable…
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