Journal Article

Advancing Hepatitis C Elimination through Opt-Out Universal Screening and Treatment in Carceral Settings

Review the recommendations, treatments, and policy strategies used to promote Hepatitis C virus (HCV) opt-out universal HCV screening and treatment in jails.

Jail Healthcare Staffing in the US Southeast: a Cross-Sectional Survey

Authors describe jail healthcare staffing among jails in the southeast. Jails annually incarcerate millions of people with health problems, yet jail healthcare services have not been well described.

Adverse Impacts of Mental Health Needs Assessment on Jail Outcomes

Examines the causal impact of mental health needs scores on youth and adult outcomes such as suicide attempts and incarceration duration.

Screening for Serious Mental Illness in a Correctional Setting

This article evaluates the use of the Brief Jail Mental Health Screening tool for severe mental illness among incarcerated individuals.