Supporting people leaving prisons during COVID-19: perspectives from peer health mentors

Written By Kelsey Timler

Authors: Katherine E. McLeod, Kelsey Timler, Mo Korchinski, Pamela Young, Tammy Milkovich, Cheri McBride, Glenn Young, William Wardell, Lara-Lisa Condello, Jane A. Buxton, Patricia A. Janssen, Ruth Elwood Martin

Publication Date: 17 February 2021

Journal: International Journal of Prisoner Health

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PREVIEW: The authors conducted focus groups with The Unlocking the Gates Peer Health Mentoring Program to learn from peer health mentors about changes to their work during overlapping health emergencies, as well as barriers and opportunities to support people leaving prison.

Kelsey Timler
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