The Prison Journal
Overview
The Prison Journal is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the prison system. It features research articles, theoretical discussions, and practical insights on various aspects of incarceration, rehabilitation, and criminal justice. With a multidisciplinary approach, the journal provides a platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to explore innovative strategies, critique existing practices, and promote positive change within the realm of corrections.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Prison J
Start
1921
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly, 1993-
p-ISSN
0032-8855
Country
United States
Language
English
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6235
59
SJR / Ranks: 8416
535
CiteScore / Ranks: 10041
2.30
Recent Articles
1.
Scott C, Lurigio A, Dennis M, Funk R
Prison J
. 2022 Aug;
96(1):102-125.
PMID: 35983575
Using data from 810 women entering the Department of Women's Justice Services in the Cook County Jail (Chicago) from 2010 to 2013, this study examines patterns of trauma exposure and...
2.
Loeb S, Wion R, Penrod J, McGhan G, Kitt-Lewis E, Hollenbeak C
Prison J
. 2021 Jul;
98(1):104-118.
PMID: 34248211
The purpose of this study was to examine the infusion of a Toolkit for Enhancing End-of-Life Care in prisons, as well as the outcome and impact on the quality of...
3.
Hughto J, Clark K
Prison J
. 2019 Jun;
99(3):329-342.
PMID: 31198227
Limited provider knowledge on transgender health contributes to stigmatizing interactions and access-to-care challenges for incarcerated transgender people. Drawing on interviews with recently incarcerated transgender individuals and correctional staff, we developed...
4.
Mirzazadeh A, Shokoohi M, Navadeh S, Danesh A, Jain J, Sedaghat A, et al.
Prison J
. 2018 Aug;
98(2):213-228.
PMID: 30078913
We explored the potentials of using three indirect methods including crosswise, proxy respondent method, and network scale-up (NSU) in comparison to direct questioning in collecting sensitive and socially stigmatized HIV-related...
5.
Majer J, Plaza C, Jason L
Prison J
. 2017 May;
96(6):814-827.
PMID: 28484285
The relationships between abstinence social support, substance use, and abstinence self-efficacy were examined among a sample of ex-prisoners exiting inpatient treatment for substance use disorders. Ordinary least squares regressions and...
6.
Goshin L, Byrne M, Blanchard-Lewis B
Prison J
. 2015 Nov;
94(2):139-158.
PMID: 26609188
This study examined long-term outcomes of children who spent their first one to eighteen months in a US prison nursery. Behavioral development in 47 preschool children who lived in a...
7.
Johnson J, Williams C, Zlotnick C
Prison J
. 2015 Oct;
95(3):330-352.
PMID: 26508805
This article describes the development and feasibility testing of a cell phone-based intervention (Sober Network IPT) among 22 women with comorbid substance use and depressive disorders transitioning from prison to...
8.
Gordon M, Kinlock T, Schwartz R, Couvillion K, OGrady K
Prison J
. 2014 Nov;
93(4):390-410.
PMID: 25392564
Data were obtained on four dimensions of criminal activity (frequency, variety, severity, and income) from male and female prisoners ( = 200) with preincarceration heroin dependence who participated in a...
9.
Prendergast M, Li L, Evans E, Hall E
Prison J
. 2014 Sep;
93(4):375-389.
PMID: 25177048
Self-reports of drug use by high-risk offenders interviewed on two occasions were compared to determine the extent to which the reports were consistent at the two interview points. Self-reports of...
10.
Sacks S, Melnick G, Coen C, Banks S, Friedmann P, Grella C, et al.
Prison J
. 2011 Dec;
87(1):86-110.
PMID: 22140276
This article describes the development of an instrument to screen male and female offenders for co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. This phase developed and pilot tested (N = 100)...