Do programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison meet their health and social support needs?

Abbott, P; Lloyd, JE; Joshi, C; Malera-Bandjalan, K; Baldry, E; McEntyre, E; Sherwood, J; Reath, J; Indig, D; Harris, MF

Do programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison meet their health and social support needs?

Abbott, P

Lloyd, JE Joshi, C Malera-Bandjalan, K Baldry, E McEntyre, E Sherwood, J Reath, J Indig, D Harris, MF

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Citation:: Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2018, 26 (1), pp. 6 - 13
Issue Date:: 2018-02-01

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dc.contributor.author	Abbott, P https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4865-4823	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lloyd, JE	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Joshi, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Malera-Bandjalan, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Baldry, E	en_US
dc.contributor.author	McEntyre, E	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Sherwood, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Reath, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Indig, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Harris, MF	en_US
dc.date.available	2017-09-03	en_US
dc.date.issued	2018-02-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2018, 26 (1), pp. 6 - 13	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1038-5282	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/124225
dc.description.abstract	© 2017 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. The objective of this review was to synthesise evidence on the health and social support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison and on programs which aid successful community re-entry. A systematic literature review was undertaken of peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2001 and 2013, focusing on the post-release needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and pre- and post-release programs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have high health and social support needs on leaving prison. There is little literature evidence that re-entry programs commonly consider health needs, support linkages with primary care or Aboriginal Medical Services, or are designed in consideration of the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In the absence of evaluative evidence on re-entry programs in this group, we have synthesised the best practice recommendations. Re-entry programs must be culturally competent in design and delivery, holistic, take a long-term view, involve families and communities, demonstrate interagency coordination and promote linkages between prison and community-based services. There is an urgent need for accessible pre- and post-release programs which meet the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including their health needs. Programs must be flexible, comprehensive and accessible to those on remand or with short sentences. Stronger linkage with primary care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisations is recommended.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Journal of Rural Health	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/ajr.12396	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Social Support	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Needs Assessment	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Oceanic Ancestry Group	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Prisoners	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Services, Indigenous	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.title	Do programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison meet their health and social support needs?	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	26	en_US
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Abstract:

© 2017 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. The objective of this review was to synthesise evidence on the health and social support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leaving prison and on programs which aid successful community re-entry. A systematic literature review was undertaken of peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2001 and 2013, focusing on the post-release needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and pre- and post-release programs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have high health and social support needs on leaving prison. There is little literature evidence that re-entry programs commonly consider health needs, support linkages with primary care or Aboriginal Medical Services, or are designed in consideration of the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In the absence of evaluative evidence on re-entry programs in this group, we have synthesised the best practice recommendations. Re-entry programs must be culturally competent in design and delivery, holistic, take a long-term view, involve families and communities, demonstrate interagency coordination and promote linkages between prison and community-based services. There is an urgent need for accessible pre- and post-release programs which meet the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including their health needs. Programs must be flexible, comprehensive and accessible to those on remand or with short sentences. Stronger linkage with primary care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisations is recommended.

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