Spotlight

Articles and commentary on key issues in the field of prison hospice end-of-life care

A Brief Overview of End-of-Life Care in Women's Prisons 

Commentary by Barry R. Ashpole on the specific needs of incarcerated women in the context of male-centric prison policies and practices

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Engaging the Hospice Community in End-of-Life Care in Prisons (Part 2)

Commentary by Barry R. Ashpole on initiatives by some community hospices to support prison inmates towards the end of life

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Engaging the Hospice Community in End-of-Life Care in Prisons (Part 1)

Commentary by Barry R. Ashpole on opportunities for community hospices to engage with prisons and correctional services

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Compassionate Release: Call for humility and more leniency

Commentary by Barry R. Ashpole on the benefits and challenges of compassionate release

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Governance of Prison Healthcare:

“People in prison exist in a twilight zone between criminal justice and health systems.”

Commentary by Barry R. Ashpole

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Discover Prison Hospice Insights

Dive into a world of impactful research on prison hospice care. Explore the latest findings and trends in end-of-life care behind bars.