Overcrowding in prisons: Health and legal implications
Overcrowding affects many aspects of prison life, impeding the provision of a humane and rehabilitative environment. Beyond the harm caused to persons in prisons, this may negatively impact society at large in terms of security, public health, and economy. Political will is essential in reducing prison overcrowding.
Authors
- Marie Brasholt
- Maha Aon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5266-5149)
- Eva Nudd
- Kalliopi Kambanella
Institutions
- Physicians for Human Rights (US)
- Dignity Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Torture Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v34i3.147571
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.53