Multidimensionality Matters: An Effective HIV, Hepatitis C, and Substance-Use Prevention Program for Minority Parolees

African Americans and Hispanics are more likely than Whites to be incarcerated, and are also disparately affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use. Reaching these populations as they leave prison is important given high rates of substance use and sexual risk-taking behaviors among U.S. prisone...

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Published in:Journal of offender rehabilitation 2012-05, Vol.51 (4), p.199-221
Main Authors: Shepherd, Jennifer L., Fandel, Johnna, Esposito, Rashaun, Pace, Elizabeth, Banks, Mekka, Denious, Jean E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
African Americans
Agency Cooperation
Alternative Approaches
Attrition
Black White Differences
Blood Diseases
Condoms
Contraception
Correctional Institutions
Diseases
Drug abuse
Ethnic groups
Evidence
Health Behavior
Hepatitis
Hepatitis C
HIV
Holistic Approach
Human immunodeficiency virus
Institutionalized Persons
Intervention
Knowledge
Law Enforcement
minority
Minority & ethnic groups
parole
Parole & probation
Persistence
Prevention
Prevention programs
Prisons
Program Effectiveness
Rehabilitation
Risk
Sexual behavior
Sexuality
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Substance Abuse
Substance use
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Summary:African Americans and Hispanics are more likely than Whites to be incarcerated, and are also disparately affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use. Reaching these populations as they leave prison is important given high rates of substance use and sexual risk-taking behaviors among U.S. prisoners. A 12-session, culturally appropriate, evidence-based, small-group intervention was administered successfully with minority parolees. Participants experienced lasting improvements in HIV and hepatitis C knowledge, condom use, and resource knowledge after participating in the Holistic Health Recovery Program. Collaborative service providers and program multidimensionality are credited for the program's success, high retention rate, and positive reception.
ISSN:1050-9674
1540-8558
DOI:10.1080/10509674.2012.664252