Citation

Erickson M, Deering K, Ranville F, Bingham B, Young P, Korchinski M, Buxton J, Elwood Martin R, Shannon K, Krüsi A. Violence Against Women 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/10778012231172693

PMID

37194251

Abstract

To explore the transition from correctional facilities to community among women living with HIV in Vancouver, Canada, we interviewed 19 recently incarcerated women and 6 service providers.

FINDINGS highlighted heightened risk of violence at release, a lack of immediate supports, challenges accessing safe housing and addictions treatment, and interruptions in HIV treatment and care. In the face of structural barriers, women blamed themselves for not being able to break the cycle of incarceration. There is a critical need for enhanced pre-release planning with a priority on housing and substance use services, alongside supports that are trauma-and violence-informed and culturally safe.

Language: en

Keywords

substance use; violence; women; HIV; prison; homelessness; incarceration