Population Management
Find specialized resources for effectively managing incarcerated populations. This section addresses classification systems, housing strategies, behavioral management approaches, and programs tailored to specific population needs. Resources focus on maintaining safety and security while supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through targeted interventions and population management techniques.
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The CDC's correctional health guidance provides comprehensive resources and recommendations for correctional facility staff, public health professionals, and community organizations. It includes guidelines for testing, vaccination, and treatment of HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for both incarcerated individuals and staff. The guidance also covers COVID-19 management, worker safety, overdose prevention, and food safety in correctional settings.
BJA’s Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Management Office is responsible for supporting PREA implementation nationwide. In addition to administering the PREA Site-based Grant Program, this office also directs the PREA Resource Center, articulates the instrumentation and methodology to be used for PREA audits, trains and certifies PREA auditors, provides oversight for PREA audits, and communicates with governors’ offices about their annual statutory obligations under PREA.
The CDC's correctional health webpage provides essential information and resources on the health and well-being of individuals involved in the justice system. It highlights the increased health risks faced by this population, such as higher rates of infectious diseases, mental health issues, and substance use disorders.