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Understand the Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Prisons and Treatment Access

There are over 2 million people serving sentences in US jails and prisons. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 incarcerated persons has Hepatitis C. This viral infection is characterized by the swelling or i...

High-Risk HIV Among Incarcerated Populations: Reasons for Prevention Challenges

Incarcerated individuals as a group have one of the highest risks for HIV infection in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of diagnosed HIV i...

Medical Parole in New York: What Incarcerated Persons and Loved Ones Should Know

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. The number of elderly inmates incarcerated in New York has increased 98% since 2000. As such, many aging incarcerated persons have serious health issues – some with termina...

Changes to New York Prison Care Package Policy

Recently, the New York correctional system has made some dramatic changes to the regulations for sending care packages to imprisoned loved ones. Before the recent policy change, care packages were all...

Prison Visits in New York: What You Need to Know

Having a loved one serving a sentence in prison can be incredibly difficult, especially during times like the holiday season. Visiting your loved one can be very helpful to them during this time, and...

Solitary Confinement: The Pros and Cons

Solitary confinement reaches a new depth within imprisonment. While the conditions vary from state to state, incarcerated persons are generally kept in small quarters behind a solid steel door for 23...

Effective Ways to Implement Mental Health Services in Prisons

U.S courts have declared that incarcerated persons have a constitutional right to receive medical and mental health treatments that meet minimum standards (Ruiz v. Estelle, 503 F. Supp. 1265 (S.D. Tex...

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