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Mapping the roles of family caregivers in supporting health within the criminal justice system

a scoping review

Published Date: 17.11.2025

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

Carer inclusion Carer support Scoping review

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

View Publication Carer inclusion Carer support Scoping review

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Mapping the roles of family caregivers in supporting health within the criminal justice system

a scoping review

Published Date: 17.11.2025

  • Author/ Authors

    Stephanie Quon, Sarah Zhou , Danielle Brooks, Justin Kim, Laura Bennett

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Quon, S., Zhou, S., Brooks, D., Kim, J., & Bennett, L. (2025). Mapping the roles of family caregivers in supporting health within the criminal justice system: A scoping review. International Journal of Care and Caring. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1332/23978821Y2025D000000156

Long Summary

This scoping review examined existing research on how family members support the health of people in prison. The findings emphasise that family caregivers play a crucial but often overlooked role in carceral health, highlighting the importance of incorporating family-centred approaches.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Supporting a family member in prison is essential for their health and wellbeing.

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Family caregivers play a critical role in supporting the health of incarcerated individuals, yet their contributions are often overlooked in policy and practice.

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