Explore the health care needs of justice-involved women

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By National Institute of Corrections

Published: 08/14/2012

Aug. 15, 2012--This 3-hour live broadcast will explore the health care needs of justice-involved women.

Overview

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics Prisoners in 2010, 112,822 women were under the jurisdiction of state and federal correctional authorities by the end of 2010. An additional 712,804 were under the authority of state, local, or federal probation or paroling authorities. Girls accounted for an additional 9,434 offenders in juvenile residential placement settings. Statistics also show that female offender populations continue to grow at a rate disproportionate to their actual population compared with male offenders.

Women and girls enter the criminal justice system with distinct and unique health care needs. Most are in their child bearing years, may have children, are victims of abuse, have a mental health diagnosis, or typically exhibit more misconduct than male offenders. This complex mix of needs effects a system’s ability to work effectively as it draws upon a higher percentage of resources to care for female offenders. Objectives

During this national discussion sponsored and broadcast by the National Institute of Corrections, participants will explore research, strategies, and resources designed to effect health care practices used with justice-involved women. At the conclusion of this broadcast, participants will be able to:

Define and describe the unique health care needs of women involved with the justice system.
Apply the public health model to working with justice-involved women in corrections settings.
Express the critical role leaders play in creating systems and organizational processes that meet the health care needs of justice-involved women.
Identify strategies, resources, and partnerships that address the health care needs of justice-involved women as they reenter their communities.

Audience

Health Care Providers to Adult and Juvenile Female
Offenders in CorrectionalSettings
Adult and Juvenile Correctional Leaders from All Settings
Women in Government
Medical Association Members
Correctional Association Members
Public Health Association Members
Government Health, Public Health, and Public Safety Offices
Community Providers of Women Offenders Health Care Services
Reentry Coordinators and Local Reentry Collaboratives

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