| NCJ Number: |
118843  |
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| Title: |
Federal Bureau of Prisons Programming for Older Inmates |
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| Journal: |
Federal Probation Volume:53 Issue:2 Dated:(June 1989) Pages:28-35 |
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| Author(s): |
P C Kratcoski; G A Pownall |
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| Date Published: |
1989 |
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| Page Count: |
8 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice/
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000 |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Document: |
PDF |
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| Publisher: |
https://www.uscourts.gov |
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| Type: |
Program/Project Description |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Annotation: |
After examining the criminal behavior and profile of elderly offenders, this article examines how the Federal Bureau of Prisons manages older inmates, with particular attention to health care. |
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| Abstract: |
Factors in criminal behavior by the elderly are mental illness, alcohol abuse, social isolation, and inability to cope with stress. Inmates 50 years or older housed in various Federal prisons during January 1989 were mostly committed for nonviolent offenses. The largest number were institutionalized for drug-related offenses. Although older inmates are housed in institutions with inmates of all ages, special programs have been developed to serve their needs. Since adequate health care is mandated by law and most older inmates return to the community -- some seeking employment, others social security benefits -- the Bureau of Prisons has recognized that older offenders need more assistance and support than younger offenders. Living quarters in prisons are designed to protect the older inmates from physical and health ailments. Appropriate heating, lighting, and easy accessibility to bathrooms and sleeping space are provided. There is still a need for educational, vocational, recreational, and rehabilitation programs to be expanded to accommodate the needs of the elderly. 14 references. |
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| Main Term(s): |
Elderly offenders |
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| Index Term(s): |
Federal correctional facilities; Inmate health care |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=118843 |
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