Improving health for older adults involved in the criminal justice system
Advancing Health Disparities Research in Aging: The Aging Research in Criminal Justice & Health (ARCH) Network
This study is looking at the health challenges older adults in the criminal justice system face, and it aims to create better support and care for them by understanding their unique experiences and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169803 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health needs and disparities faced by older adults who are involved in the criminal justice system. It aims to develop evidence-based interventions to address the high rates of early onset diseases and social risk factors in this population. By bringing together experts from various fields such as medicine, public health, and criminology, the project seeks to study the life experiences of these individuals and the social determinants affecting their health. The findings will help inform better care and support for older adults in these circumstances.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have been involved in the criminal justice system, including those who are currently incarcerated or on probation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the criminal justice system or who are younger than the targeted age group may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and tailored interventions for older adults in the criminal justice system.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities in specific populations, but this approach focusing on older adults in the criminal justice system is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Brie a — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Williams, Brie a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.