TY - JOUR
T1 - Supporting Older, Frail, and Vulnerable Adult Prisoners Through Peer Care
T2 - Observations, Reflections, and Recommendations Based on A UK/U.S Researcher Exchange Visit
AU - Stewart, Warren
AU - Prost, Stephanie Grace
PY - 2024/4/29
Y1 - 2024/4/29
N2 - This article describes key findings from a UK/U.S. prison health researcher exchange in September 2023. The aims were to increase familiarity with the research context and to observe the roles of peer caregivers in U.S. prison settings. The researchers identified several differences and similarities in peer caregiving between UK and U.S. sites and detail six recommendations related to policy and practice concerning both sides of the Atlantic. It is believed that the adoption of such recommendations will contribute to improved care and, thereby, the health and well-being of vulnerable people incarcerated in prison.
AB - This article describes key findings from a UK/U.S. prison health researcher exchange in September 2023. The aims were to increase familiarity with the research context and to observe the roles of peer caregivers in U.S. prison settings. The researchers identified several differences and similarities in peer caregiving between UK and U.S. sites and detail six recommendations related to policy and practice concerning both sides of the Atlantic. It is believed that the adoption of such recommendations will contribute to improved care and, thereby, the health and well-being of vulnerable people incarcerated in prison.
KW - older people in prisons
KW - peer caregiving
KW - peer programs
KW - policy
KW - social care
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85192264897&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1089/jchc.23.11.0095
DO - 10.1089/jchc.23.11.0095
M3 - Article
VL - 30
SP - 149
EP - 152
JO - Journal of Correctional Health Care
JF - Journal of Correctional Health Care
IS - 3
ER -