Despite the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, the effect of
interventions to improve sleep quality for inpatients from secure psychiatric settings has not …

People in contact with the criminal justice system are exposed to high rates of trauma
throughout their lives. The types of traumatic events commonly experienced by this …

Background Spain healthcare system is decentralized, with seventeen autonomous regions
overseeing healthcare. However, penitentiary healthcare is managed nationally, except in …

BackgroundLittle is known about factors that influence discharge decision-making for people
admitted to medium-secure services from prison, particularly for those who are returned to …

There has been concern for some time that the de-institutionalisation of mental health care
has been accompanied by a re-institutionalisation of those with mental health care needs …

The implementation of correctional revitalization is not only related to structural adjustments
and security protocols at Super Maximum Security (SMAX), Maximum Security (MAX), and …

Abstract Character-Based Units (CBUs) in prisons are residential environments that aim to
promote positive behavior and provide inmates with access to various programs and …

In this chapter, we explore processes and practices of everyday prison interior (re) design
through analysis of the creation of a specialist unit for prisoners with severe mental illnesses …

Many offenders with mental health illnesses or substance abuse disorders struggle when
released from prison. This study discussed the causes of the barriers and unprecedented …

The prevalence of mental health issues is increasing, globally, with admission rates to
inpatient psychiatric facilities higher than ever. Inpatients in secure care often experience …