Caring for the Incarcerated, Lessons from the past, policy for the future

Authors

Louella R. McCarthy, University of WollongongFollow
Kathryn M. Weston, University of WollongongFollow

Publication Details

McCarthy, L. R. & Weston, K. M. (2018). Caring for the Incarcerated, Lessons from the past, policy for the future. University of Wollongong: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health.

Abstract

The number of people (including youth) in NSW prisons is at an historic high at more than 12000 prisoners. People have been incarcerated since 1788 in Australia. It also has one of the oldest penal health services. This project specifically looks at historical drivers for change in the delivery of health care for those in prison.