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Enhancing Care for People Living in Prison: Assessing Risk and Understanding Health
Monday, September 22, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Category: Webinars

Criminal Justice Violence Trauma (CJVT) RIG Symposium:

Enhancing Care for People Living in Prison: Assessing Risk and Understanding Health


Monday, September 22, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 PM


Registration Fee:
$0.00 - Members
$25.00 - Non-Members

 

This presentation is presented by two members of the Criminal Justice Trauma and Violence Research Interest Group. Their work focuses on the care of people with health conditions living in prison. People living in prison have complex and growing healthcare needs. When compared to their community-dwelling counterparts, older adults living in prison are more likely to experience chronic and life-limiting conditions. Many receive
inadequate health care and symptom management, and they have limited access to clinicians. There are opportunities for people both living and working in prison to recognize and support people living in prison with chronic conditions. This presentation will discuss the role of correctional nurses and correctional officers in the care of incarcerated older adults. In addition, e-learning modules hold great potential for educating and
providing resources for people who live and work in prison to enhance the care these individuals receive.
Speakers:
Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing
Erin Kitt-Lewis, PhD, RN, CNE, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing