A systematic review of post-release programs for women exiting prison with substance-use disorders: assessing current programs and weighing the evidence

• Main Authors: Layla Edwards (Author), Sacha Kendall Jamieson (Author), Julia Bowman (Author), Sungwon Chang (Author), Josie Newton (Author), Elizabeth Sullivan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The rising rates of women in prison is a serious public health issue. Unlike men, women in prison are characterised by significant histories of trauma, poor mental health, and high rates of substance use disorders (SUDs). Recidivism rates of women have also increased exponentiall...