Date & Time
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Name
406 Strategies for Facilitating Effective Mental Health Services in Restrictive Housing*+
Description

This session explores the feasibility of a peer health education program to empower women in making informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health. It highlights gaps in current prison-based health education while demonstrating the potential of peer educator programs to address disparities. Topics include engaging stakeholders at a state correctional facility, developing an evidence-based curriculum, and overcoming implementation challenges.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify the primary challenges in implementing a sexual and reproductive health peer education program for incarcerated women
  • Evaluate the importance of collaboration in designing sustainable, effective programs for incarcerated populations
  • Assess the impact of comprehensive women's health knowledge on program participants and their peer communities