This article explores the effect of incarceration on relationships between prisoners and their family members, examining the extent to which in-prison contact with family may mediate the negative effect of incarceration on family relationships and support after release. Based on responses from 233 Chicago-bound male prisoners interviewed before and after their release from prison, the authors examine the extent to which the quality of relationships prior to prison is related to the frequency and type of family contact during prison, as well as the quality of family relationships and level of family support after release. Findings indicate that level and type of family contact typically mediate the effect of pre-prison relationship quality on both post-prison family relationship quality and support, but that in-prison contact can be a negative influence if intimate partner relationships are already poor.

Human Rights allow people to live in a dignified manner, however, they may experience situations of violation of them. In the case of the LGBTTTIQ+ population, being a minority population, they experience in greater proportion these situations of violation of their human rights, both inside and outside the prison context. The objective of this research was to describe the experiences in Human Rights of the LGBTTTIQ+ community confined in the Barranquilla Penitentiary and Prison Establishment -Cárcel Distrital de Varones El Bosque-, for which a phenomenological design was used, where through the technique of In the focus group, it was possible to obtain information about the experience of the members of theLGBTTTIQ+ community regarding human rights within the prison. It was obtained as a result that in general most of the rights of LGBTTTIQ+ people are respected, however, there are violations, especially towards the right to integrity; to which it is possible to conclude that work must continue on human rights within the penitentiary center in question.

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The task of preparing prisoners for the challenges they will face outside the prison walls is a difficult one, made no less so by the pressure many correctional administrators feel to "do more with less" due to increasing populations coupled with dwindling budgets. While a comprehensive, holistic approach to reentry planning-addressing the needs of incarcerated persons from the moment of admission through the months following release-is clearly the "gold standard" toward which the field is progressing, a critical step in this process that has until now received relatively little attention deals with the preparation of an inmate for the hours and days immediately following his or her release from prison. Without access to food, clothing, shelter, transportation, personal identification, and other key necessities, former inmates may see no other option than to return to illegal activities in order to meet their needs. Thus, corrections agencies must prepare exiting prisoners for this period and work hand-in-hand with community service providers and agencies to ensure that prisoners receive needed resources and guidance after release. These efforts may make the difference between recidivism and successful transition to the community, This report aims to assist corrections agencies and their community partners in developing and improving their release planning procedures, but can also be used by jail administrators and staff. Eight fundamental needs confronting exiting prisoners, as well as the administrative challenges and opportunities facing corrections agencies in meeting these needs, are identified through a national survey of state correctional departments, a complementary scan of practice, and a literature review on the topic of release planning. Needs and Recommendations: Transportation-Provide releasees with transportation from the correctional facility to their release destination and evaluate whether the releasee will have access to transportation to services, work and other locations mandated in their release plan. Clothing, Food and Amenities-Provide releasees with clean, appropriate clothing and information regarding access to food resources. Financial Resources-Provide releasees with enough money to subsidize food, transportation and shelter during the initial days following release. Documentation-Provide individuals with a state-issued identification card. Housing-Identify safe, affordable places where releasees can stay in the days following release and verify that bed space is available. Employment and Education-Ensure that appropriate assessments and referrals have been made to facilitate the process of finding and keeping a job. Health Care-Conduct an assessment of a prisoner's mental and physical healthcare status and needs prior to release and provide the releasee with contact information of a health care 2 facility/provider in the community they plan to reside in to ensure continuity of care. For individuals with substance abuse or mental health issues, schedule an appointment with a counselor ...