Collateral consequences of COVID-19 for people on probation and parole

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  • LeMasters, Katherine
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Epidemiology
  • Benson, Angela
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine, UNC Center for Health Equity Research
  • Corsi, Christopher
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine, UNC Center for Health Equity Research
  • Krajewski, Taylor
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Biostatistics
  • Seide, Kapriskie
    • Other Affiliation: University of Miami
  • Brinkley-Rubinstein, Lauren
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine, UNC Center for Health Equity Research
  • Nowotny, Kathryn
    • Other Affiliation: University of Miami
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  • BACKGROUND: While the severe detrimental impact of COVID-19 on incarcerated people is well known, little is known about the experience of COVID-19 on those on community supervision. Our objective was to better understand the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and its collateral consequences for those on community supervision (e.g., probation, parole). Beginning in December 2020, we conducted 185 phone surveys about COVID-19 with participants in The Southern Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Study across its three sites - Florida, Kentucky, and North Carolina. We conducted rapid assessment interviews with both closed- and open-ended questions. We calculated descriptive statistics for close-ended questions and conducted a content analysis for open-ended questions. RESULTS: The COVID-19 pandemic affected those on community supervision through their experiences in the community and while incarcerated with over one-quarter of participants being reincarcerated during this time. In addition to many (128/185) experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, about half (85/185) of participants reported a diagnosis in their network with 16 of those participants losing loved ones to the pandemic. Participants experienced disruptions to their social network, healthcare, and livelihoods. Though many maintained their support systems, others felt isolated and depressed. Experiences during COVID-19 exacerbated difficulties already faced by those with criminal involvement. CONCLUSIONS: The public health community must recognize those experiencing probation and parole, not only those housed in carceral facilities, as disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We must tailor programs and services to meet their needs.
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  • Health & Justice
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  • 11
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  • 2194-7899
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