Prison as a Space to Heal: Women Federal Prisoners in Canada and the Role of the Healthcare Professional

Women incarcerated in federal prisons are a small but growing proportion of Canada’s penal institutions and have needs, challenges, and health issues vastly different from those of incarcerated men. Women that come into conflict with the law often have experienced sexual abuse, utilize drugs and al...

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Main Author: Sapir Fellus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ottawa 2018-02-01
Series:University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/2209