Food systems in correctional settings : a literature review and case study / Smoyer A. B., Kjaer Minke L.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smoyer, Amy B., author.

Linda, Kjaer Minke, author.

Contributor:

World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe, contributor.

Series:

EURO Publication

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prisons--Food service--Denmark.

Prisons.

Prisoners--Nutrition.

Prisoners.

Prisons--Food service.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (30 pages)

Place of Publication:

Copenhagen, Denmark : World Health Organization, [2015]

Summary:

Food is a central component of life in correctional institutions and plays a critical role in the physical and mental health of incarcerated people and the construction of prisoners identities and relationships. An understanding of the role of food in correctional settings and effective management of food systems may improve outcomes for incarcerated people and help correctional administrators to maximize the health and safety of individuals in these institutions. This report summarizes existing research about food systems in correctional settings and provides examples of food programmes in prison and remand facilities including a case study of food-related innovation in the Danish correctional system. Specific conclusions are offered for policy-makers administrators of correctional institutions and prison food services professionals and ideas for future research are proposed.

Contents:

Intro

ABSTRACT

Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Summary

Understanding food systems in correctionalsettings

Impact of food on health outcomes ofincarcerated people

Impact of food on prison culture

Food-related interventions in correctionalinstitutions

Conclusions and action areas

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

92-4-069882-5

OCLC:

1122450230