Whose problem is it anyway? Women prisoners and HIV/AIDS
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This article examines the HIV/AIDS crisis facing the correctional system. The author, maintaining imprisoned women are being diagnosed as positive for HIV/AIDS at alarming rates, argues the corrective community must understand imprisoned women infected with this virus have specialized needs and must acknowledge the impact it has on the women.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2001
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Family interventions with incarcerated youth: a review of the literature
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This article examines the influence of family on youth delinquency and antisocial behavior, focusing on ways to help families prevent the repeat offending of their incarcerated children. The results of a family intervention model are discussed.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2001
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