International Journal Of Prisoner Health

The International Journal Of Prisoner Health is a peer-reviewed academic journal that provides a platform for researchers, prison health experts, public policy makers and practitioners to share and learn from research and best practices. The journal covers all stages of the criminal justice system, including police detention, immigration detention centres, remand and sentenced prisons, as well as initiatives aimed at removing prisoners from custody.

The journal encourages broader research on health issues in prisons and other criminal justice Settings and provides access to interested parties by publishing relevant papers. Topics covered in the journal include prisoner health and well-being, prisoner health care services, prisoner resettlement/continuum of care, public health, health and illness among prisoners (e.g. chronic illness, mental illness, drug and alcohol use, self-injury), the impact of the physical environment on staff, prisoner and community well-being, youth, women and other prisoner groups, past violence and abuse Female prisoners to be victimized, violence and abuse in detention Settings.