Case Studies from Age in Action
Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2009
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Age in Action
Volume
24
Issue
2
First Page
1
Last Page
5
Date of Submission
December 2014
Abstract
Educational Objectives
1. Present a general overview of elderly inmates, including statistics, characteristics, crimes, mental and medical illnesses, and disabilities.
2. Describe Virginia’s only geriatric correctional facility.
3. Explain the practice of release planning, focusing especially on geriatric release.
Rights
Copyright managed by Virginia Center on Aging.
Recommended Citation
Livengood, T. (2009). The Older Inmate. Age in Action, 24(2), 1-5.
Is Part Of
Case Studies from Age in Action