Exploring the challenges and rights of disabled individuals in Irish prisons through a human rights framework. The discussion covers the definition of disability, international instruments protecting disabled prisoners, and specific cases addressing disability rights in prison settings.

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Planning effective mental healthcare in prisons involves utilizing the Care Programme Approach and the Community Mental Health Framework to address challenges in service delivery, ensuring continuity of care, and providing support for complex mental health needs in the prison population. The Communi

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Explore findings on mortality rates, drug use prevalence, and interventions in European prisons. Discover the impact of drug-related deaths, including NPS use, and the effectiveness of interventions like OAT and harm reduction strategies. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in addressing dr

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Michel Foucault's work focuses on the relationship between power, knowledge, and social institutions. He challenges traditional notions of truth and explores how power shapes societal structures such as schools, prisons, and offices. Foucault's approach, from Archaeology to Discourse Analysis, sheds

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Delve into the transformative world of the Alpha program within prisons, where peer facilitators play a pivotal role in impacting lives. From humble beginnings to serving as servant leaders, this journey emphasizes the essence of humility, preparation, and encouragement. Join the movement and discov

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The Indian perspective on the impact of alternatives to prosecution, such as plea bargaining, compounding of offences, probation, arbitration, compensation, open prisons, and immunity from prosecution for volunteering narcotic addicts, reflects a historical evolution in the legal system. The concept

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Probation and Parole Act, 2021, outlines the establishment and functioning of the criminal justice system in the province. It discusses the roles of various agencies like judiciary, prosecution, police, probation, and prisons in controlling crime. The Directorate of Reclamatio

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This article explores the application of token economies in prisons as a behaviour modification technique based on operant conditioning. Token economies involve exchanging tokens for desired behaviours, aiming to replace undesirable actions with positive reinforcement. The use of increments, consist

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The Family Support Working Group (FSWG) focuses on supporting familial relationships in prisons to facilitate offender reform and reduce reoffending rates. By prioritizing meaningful connections with family and significant others, positive transformations in prisoners' lives can be achieved, ultimat

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Beginning on Oct. 1, 2018, for 16-year-olds and Oct. 1, 2019, for 17-year-olds, the Raise the Age initiative led to significant changes in case processing and court outcomes for juvenile offenders in New York. Misdemeanors are now handled through Family Court delinquency procedures, and a Youth Part

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Explore the relationship between prison food and identity in the Balkans, focusing on nutritional guidelines, means of obtaining food in prisons, and how food can be an expression of one's identity. Delve into specific examples from Croatia and the Republic of Srpska with detailed menus for a week.

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The study explores the increasing use of synthetic cannabinoids in custodial settings, particularly in prisons. It delves into the challenges faced by service providers in managing harmful use and dependencies while highlighting the reasons for the popularity of these substances, such as their funct

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PASAN (Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Support Action Network) in Ontario exclusively works with prisoners and ex-prisoners to provide support, education, and advocacy related to HIV/HCV and harm reduction. They aim to ensure healthcare access and continuity of care for prisoners living with HIV/HCV, combat

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The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is responsible for operating 28 prisons, 16 major facilities, and 12 work release/community work centers in Alabama. With an annual average inmate population of around 24,700, ADOC faces challenges related to capacity and increasing admissions. The depart

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Exploring the concepts of incarceration, reentry obstacles for older adults, and the role of assistance in obtaining health care coverage and benefits for clients. The statistics show an increasing number of older inmates in state prisons, leading to challenges in their reintegration into society. S

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The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has initiated the Modernisation of Prisons Project to modernize security equipment and improve correctional administration in prisons. This project aims to address security gaps, provide modern security tools, and focus on rehabilitation programs for prisoners o

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Utilizing hard technology innovations in prisons and jails, such as contraband detection devices, duress alarms, language translation tools, and remote monitoring systems, can significantly improve safety and security. Examples include concealed weapon detection systems, ion mobility spectrometers,

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