Project Description
People returning to their communities following extended periods of incarceration are at increased risk for experiencing major health issues such as untreated behavioral health disorders, high risk of overdose following release, and chronic health diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Upon reentry, housing and employment concerns typically take precedence over addressing health care needs, delaying the establishment of a medical home for returning citizens. In Wisconsin, over 200,000 citizens return from jails and prisons annually, approximately 65% of which are served by the Advocate Health Care system. To address this need, Advocate Aurora launched its Returning Citizens program in 2020, which provides primary care and linkages to needed services for those who are returning to the community following incarceration. Our evaluation of the program will quantify important program activities and outcomes, including outreach activities, resources provided, and the number of eligible returning citizens connected to a primary care doctor. Findings from this study have the potential to inform the development and implementation of reentry health care clinics in other jurisdictions.
Tasks and Responsibilites
Our research team (UWM Dept. of Criminal Justice/Criminology & Advocate Aurora Research Institute) is gearing up for a grant submission due January 2025. This opportunity will provide the student with first-hand research experience related to the submission of a research proposal. As part of the research team, the student will help the research investigators with various research support activities including help obtaining research articles; literature reviews and write ups on certain topics, reference formatting; graphic development and formatting; proofreading; following up with study site, etc.
Desired Qualifications
None Listed.