The Elderly and Prison Policy

Journal of Aging & Social Policy, Vol. 11, No. 2/3, 2000

Posted: 2 Jun 2006

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William Gillespie

Kennesaw State University

Jeff Yates

Binghamton University - Department of Political Science

Abstract

The article addresses problems and concerns related to the upturn of elderly prisoners in recent years. The authors address end-of-life care in prison and the effect of sentencing guidelines on inmate populations among other concerns.

Keywords: prison, policy, incarceration, elderly, demographics, sentencing guidelines, POPS, end-of-life care

Suggested Citation

Gillespie, William and Yates, Jeff L., The Elderly and Prison Policy. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, Vol. 11, No. 2/3, 2000, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=905809

William Gillespie (Contact Author)

Kennesaw State University ( email )

1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
United States

Jeff L. Yates

Binghamton University - Department of Political Science ( email )

Binghamton, NY 13902
United States

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