Prison Overcrowding and Harsh Conditions: Health and Human Rights Concerns to Persons in Custody, Staff, and the Community

The article explored overcrowding in Ghana prisons and sought to understand its impact on the health and well-being of persons in custody and prison officers. Qualitative data from 38 participants who were serving terms or working in three prison facilities in Ghana revealed three themes, including...

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Authors: Baffour, Frank Darkwa (Author) ; Francis, Abraham P. (Author) ; Chong, Mark David (Author) ; Harris, Nonie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2024, Volume: 51, Issue: 3, Pages: 375-400
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Prison conditions
Human Rights
Mental Health
Health
Overcrowding