Deaths among adults under supervision of the England and Wales' probation services: variation in individual and criminal justice-related factors by cause of death.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mortality rate among people under probation supervision in the community is greater than that among incarcerated people and that among the general population. However, there is limited research on the distinct vulnerabilities and risks underlying the causes of death in this population. In this retrospective cohort study, we examined the individual and criminal justice-related factors associated with different causes of death. Factors were assessed in relation to the type of supervision, distinguishing between those under post-custodial release and those serving a community sentence.

Results

The study utilised the official data held by His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service in England and Wales on the deaths of men and women under probation supervision betw

SUBMITTER: Slade K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898034 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature