Mental health needs of women in prison: An international perspective with an Australian angle

Abstract

This paper will present the mental health needs that women in prison have, both in terms of the mental health problems they have prior to going into prison and those that they may develop while in prison. These issues will be discussed in the context of the international research data. This paper will also provide information on the special needs that Aboriginal and non‐Australian born women in Australian prisons may have.

Citation

Wilmoth, D. (2005), "Mental health needs of women in prison: An international perspective with an Australian angle", International Journal of Prisoner Health, Vol. 1 No. 2/3/4, pp. 249-254. https://doi.org/10.1080/17449200600554694