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General Reports
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Health and health behaviors in HIV-infected jail inmates, 1999 and 2005.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Estes M, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Mar;22(3):221-31.
 Abstract
 
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Use and HIV Transmission Risk Behaviors Among Individuals
Who Are HIV Infected and Were Recently Released From Jail.
Clements-Nolle K, Marx R, Pendo M, et al
Am J Public Health. 2008 Feb 28
 Abstract
 
Predicting the likelihood of future sexual recidivism: pilot study findings from a california
sex offender risk project and cross-validation of the static-99.
Sreenivasan S, Garrick T, Norris R, et al 
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2007;35(4):454-68
 Abstract
 
Predicting the likelihood of future sexual recidivism: pilot study findings from a California sex
offender risk project and cross-validation of the static-99.
Sreenivasan S, Garrick T, Norris R, et al  
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2007;35(4):454-68|
 Abstract
 
Planning services for the homeless in the san francisco peninsula.
Osterberg LG, Barr DA. 
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2007 Nov;18(4):749-56
 Abstract
 

Incarceration Associated With Homelessness, Mental Disorder, and Co-occurring Substance
Abuse.
McNiel DE, Binder RL, Robinson JC. 
Psychiatr Serv. 2005 Jul;56(7):840-6.
Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Using GIS to Understand Prisoner Reentry Challenges and Their Public Health Implications:
California at the Crossroads
M Davis, A Overton, L Miyashiro, et al
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Improving prison medical care: Public health benefits of the California Prison Receivership
T Hill 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
HIV expert consultation: the role of combining on site clinics with telemedicine clinics
 L. Boly , L. Kohler
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Improving the Quality of Health Care in California Prisons through Academic Partnership
L Kohler, T Do,  C MacDonald
(135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Men talking about what happens inside California state prisons
system from 1992 through 2005 - United States
Jafa K., Fitzpatrick L., McElroy P,  et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Control of HIV/AIDS in prisons/jails: The international experience and role of
non-government organizations as collaborative partners
B Zack
 (15IAC)
 Abstract   

Corrections in the community: a prison perspective for HIV+ offenders
M Gardner
 (14IAC)
 Abstract  
Discharge Planning
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Discharge Planning and Continuity of Health Care: Findings From the San Francisco
County Jail.
Wang EA, White MC, Jamison R, et al 
Am J Public Health. 2008 Apr 1
 Abstract
 
Get Connected: An HIV Prevention Case Management Program for Men and Women
Leaving California Prisons
Janet Myers J, Barry Zack N, Katie Kramer K, et al
Am J Public Health 2005;95 1682-1684
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Inmates Rank Housing First Among Multiple Needs
Positive Populations  Vol 6, No 3
 Paper

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Community-based transitional care from prison to the community: A new role for community
health workers
R Sanders, DJ Willmott 
(136 APHA )
 Abstract  

Housing is Associated with Better Outcomes among Individuals Transitioning from
Prison Setting to the Community
B Zack, J Myers, K Kramer, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract  

Juveniles
 
           Internet Reports
 
  FULL TEXT DOCUMENT
California May End ‘Life Without Parole’ for Youth
Human Rights Watch April 08, 2008
 News Report

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Incarcerated adolescents' experiences as perpetrators of sexual assault.
Morris RE, Anderson MM, Knox GW.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002 Aug;156(8):831-5
 Abstract
 
Chlamydia screening of youth and young adults in non-clinical settings throughout
California.
Bauer HM, Chartier M, Kessell E, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Jul;31(7):409-14
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
Methamphetamine Use and High Risk Sexual Risk Behaviors among Incarcerated Female
Adolescents with a Diagnosed STD
J Steinberg, Me Boudov, P Kerndtm, et al
 2002 National STD)
 Abstract

Assessment of the Utility of Routine Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and
Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a Juvenile Detention Facility: San Bernardino County,
California (P56)
RK Spencer, ED Peace, A Haro-Garcia,,. et al
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract
Women
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Treatment Needs and Completion of Community-Based Aftercare Among Substance-
Abusing Women Offenders.
Grella CE, Greenwell L.
Womens Health Issues. 2007 Jun 1;
 Abstract
 
Childhood trauma and women's health outcomes in a California prison population.
Messina N, Grella C. 
Am J Public Health. 2006 Oct;96(10):1842-8
Abstract

Preventive Care for Women in Prison: A Qualitative Community Health
Assessment of the Papanicolaou Test and Follow-Up Treatment at a
California State Women's Prison
Magee CG, Hult JR,  Turalba R,S McMillan S   
Am J Public Health 2005;95 1712-1717
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  
 
 
Utilizing community-based participatory research methods to document women's health issues in prison
VD Woods, K Carter, D Ojukwu, et al
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Epidemiological modeling of interventions for women in prison
VD Woods, K Carter  
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
A Closer Look at Two Mother-child Prison Programs and their Impact on Children's Access
to Health Care
V Gomez, E Greenblatt, S Marin, et al 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Assessment of Children's Access to Health Care at Two Mother-child Prison Programs in California
V Gomez, E Greenblatt, S Marin, et al 
 (136 APHA)
 Abstract

Promoting healthy public policies for California's women prisoners:
A media advocacy plan
J  Waggett
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
High-Risk Behaviors
 

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  

 
Self-Reported HIV Status and Risk Factors Among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex with Men (MSM) (P51)
 C Higgins, D Kodagoda, D Carr. et al
 (2002 National STD)
Abstract
Violence
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Review of completed suicides in the california department of corrections and rehabilitation,
1999 to 2004.
Patterson RF, Hughes K.  
Psychiatr Serv. 2008 Jun;59(6):676-82
 Abstract 
 
Risk of harm: inmates who harm themselves while in prison psychiatric treatment.
Young MH, Justice JV, Erdberg P.
J Forensic Sci. 2006 Jan;51(1):156-62.
Abstract

Incarcerated adolescents' experiences as perpetrators of sexual assault.
Morris RE, Anderson MM, Knox GW.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002 Aug;156(8):831-5
 Abstract

Mental Health/Illness
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Integrated Treatment for Jail Recidivists with Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use
Disorders.
Chandler DW, Spicer G.
Community Ment Health J. 2006 Aug;42(4):405-25.
Abstract

Court intervention to address the mental health needs of mentally ill offenders.
Lamb HR, Weinberger LE, Reston-Parham C.
New Dir Ment Health Serv 2001;90:77-89
Abstract  

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  

  Assessment of the Utility of Routine Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and
Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a Juvenile Detention Facility: San Bernardino County,
California (P56)
RK Spencer, ED Peace, A Haro-Garcia,,. et al
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract
Diabetes
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Diabetes Care in the San Francisco County Jail.
Clark BC, Grossman E, White MC, et al  
Am J Public Health. 2006 Jul 27;
 Abstract
Substance Users
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Treatment Needs and Completion of Community-Based Aftercare Among Substance-
Abusing Women Offenders.
Grella CE, Greenwell L.
Womens Health Issues. 2007 Jun 1;
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Differential effectiveness of residential versus outpatient aftercare for parolees from
prison-based therapeutic community treatment programs.
Burdon WM, Dang J, Prendergast ML 
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2007 May 15;2:16
 Paper
 
Integrated Treatment for Jail Recidivists with Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use
Disorders.
Chandler DW, Spicer G.
Community Ment Health J. 2006 Aug;42(4):405-25.
Abstract
Execution
 

     Internet Reports
 

  FULL TEXT DOCUMENT
Controversy in California: Physician Participation in Executions in the United States
Human Rights Watch
February 22, 2006
News Report

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