Prison's ageing population

Author:
PHILPOT Terry
Journal article citation:
Community Care, 7.09.06, 2006, pp.30-31.
Publisher:
Reed Business Information

Over-60s are the fastest growing group of prisoners. The author looks at how their mental, social and physical well-being can suffer, even after release, as the needs of younger inmates dominate the system.

Subject terms:
needs, older people, prisoners, gender;
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ISSN print:
0307-5508

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