Why there is an increasing number of older adults in Australian prisons

The number of older adults in Australian prisons is on the rise (Shaw et al., 2018). In the general population, we typically classify people who are 65+ years as ‘older adults’. However, older age is considered to have an earlier onset in prison populations – about 10 years earlier (Shaw et al., 2018). The reason … Continue reading Why there is an increasing number of older adults in Australian prisons