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Perceptions of incarcerated people: prison conditions, public health, and justice in the United States
Journal of public health policy, v 45, pp 446-459
02 Jul 2024
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Abstract
Carceral conditions in the United States may serve as a proxy for crises within justice and health systems. This study seeks to consider and measure prison climate from the perspective of incarcerated people. By examining within-facility differences in carceral experiences, results shed light on the complex nexus between the carceral context, health, and justice. We administered the Prison Climate Questionnaire (PCQ) to the complete population of incarcerated men in a correctional facility located in the Eastern United States. In this facility, housing units hold distinct populations, fulfill different functions, and can offer unique programming. We regress select items from the PCQ on a set of dummies corresponding to different residential units within the facility. Responses indicate low but relatively uniform perceptions of overall personal health, as well as access to, and satisfaction with, medical care. Between-unit differences emerge regarding staff relationships, experiences of discrimination, and levels of isolation. The perspectives of incarcerated people can, and should, play a role in understanding and conceptualizing the nature of the prison environment. Policy responses, especially those that impact the health and well-being of currently and formerly incarcerated people, can be informed by these perspectives.
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- Title
- Perceptions of incarcerated people: prison conditions, public health, and justice in the United States
- Creators
- Jordan M Hyatt (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Center for Public PolicySynøve Nygaard Andersen - University of OsloBritte van Tiem - Drexel University, Criminology and Justice Studies
- Publication Details
- Journal of public health policy, v 45, pp 446-459
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Criminology and Justice Studies; Center for Public Policy; Center for Science, Technology, and Society
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001260402800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85197442266
- Other Identifier
- 991021889312704721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Health Care Sciences & Services
- Health Policy & Services
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health