When should one’s reentry services begin?

The reason why reentry services are essential before one’s release is that it allows prison officials and health care staff personnel (within and outside of prisons) to identify critical gaps to enable seamless reintegration (Greifinger, 2022; Fahmy & Mitchell, 2022; Latessa et al., 2020; Levy, 2019). Many have not been to prison; however, several have […]

Justice-involved individuals and the challenges of living with a chronic illness?

Although oral health, diabetes, and uncontrolled blood pressure concerns possess issues specific to that aliment, some challenges appear to be shared when it comes to justice-involved people that transcend the three illnesses mentioned above. The challenges faced by justice-involved individuals living with chronic or acute illnesses range from multiple psychological issues to inadequate access to […]