Prisons and health: Partnership for Health in the Criminal Justice System
The Partnership for Health in the Criminal Justice System website provides prison health-related resources supplied by WHO/Europe and partner organizations. It covers prison health information in the fields of: human rights and medical ethics, communicable diseases, noncommunicable diseases, risk factors and prison health management.
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WHO/Europe launched a new database that includes a wide range of indicators relevant to the health of people incarcerated in the WHO European Region.
News
- WHO international meeting on prisons and health: recognizing the role of prisons in addressing health inequalities
- New article on emerging challenges in prison health
- WHO/Europe launches new database for prison health
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This report summarizes existing research on food systems in correctional settings and provides examples of food programmes in prison and remand facilities, including a case study of food-related innovation in the Danish correctional system.
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The report presents a review of tools for monitoring illicit drug use in prison populations in Europe.
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WHO/Europe works closely with organizations to promote health and tackle health inequalities in correctional settings. These organizations contribute significantly through information dissemination, networking and good practice sharing.
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