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Using a trauma-informed framework to care for incarcerated women
1Schoolof Nursing and Health Sciences, La Salle University, St. Benilde Tower-Office 1125, 1900 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA. harner@lasalle.edu
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|September 8, 2011
Summary
Women in correctional facilities often have health issues worsened by trauma and mental illness. A trauma-informed approach can improve care and support their reentry into the community.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Current health and social services in women's correctional facilities inadequately address the intersection of gender, trauma, and mental illness.
- This oversight frequently leads to the exacerbation of pre-existing health conditions among female inmates.
Observation:
- Female inmates present with complex health needs due to the interplay of gender, trauma, and mental illness.
- Existing services often fail to integrate these critical factors into care plans.
Findings:
- A trauma-informed framework is proposed as a model for clinical interactions with female inmates.
- This framework aims to provide a more effective and sensitive approach to healthcare within correctional settings.
Implications:
- Implementing a trauma-informed framework can improve health outcomes for incarcerated women.
- This approach can better prepare women for successful reentry into their communities by addressing their complex health needs.
- Future practice should focus on integrating trauma-informed care into correctional healthcare systems.
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