Citation

Viola D, Maschi T, Shi Q. Am. J. Public Health 2013; 103(11): e9.

Affiliation

Deborah Viola and Qiuhu Shi are with the New York Medical College, School of Health Sciences and Practice, Valhalla. Tina Maschi is with Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service, New York, NY.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, American Public Health Association)

DOI

10.2105/AJPH.2013.301552

PMID

24028227

Abstract

We read with great interest the article by Woods et al.(1) The emphasis on a framework that considers a comprehensive list of factors and strategies necessary for successful community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals is critical if we are to lower recidivism rates. We question, however, what the authors suggest are best practices for "continuity of health care" and whether this can be attained for racial and ethnic minority individuals upon reentry. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print September 12, 2013: e1. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2013.301552).

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