Coping With Family Loss While Incarcerated
When a loved one dies, grief can feel overwhelming. For incarcerated people, that grief is often invisible and unsupported a hidden sentence that compounds the trauma of imprisonment. A Silent Crisis With No Clear Count No one knows exactly how many people lose a family member while serving time. Even the federal government struggles to […]
Grief and Mental Health in Correctional Facilities: An Urgent Call to Action
Correctional environments are shaped not only by bars and security protocols but also by the silent weight of grief and psychological stress. Mental health challenges in prisons and jails affect everyone officers, staff, and the incarcerated creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the facility walls. The Hidden Toll on Correctional Staff Research consistently […]
Hospice in Prison: For Families Supporting The Incarcerated
How Families Can Support an Incarcerated Loved One at the End of Life More people are growing older behind bars. Longer sentences and limited parole options mean that serious illness and end-of-life situations are now common inside jails and prisons. Hospice care for inmates provides pain management, emotional support, and spiritual care ensuring dignity and […]