The impact of ASO prison services on the quality of life of inmates

Purpose of the Study The primary objectives of this study were to measure 1) inmates’ perceptions of the accessibility, acceptability and satisfaction with the services provided by ASO personnel and 2) to determine the impact of these services on inmates’ quality of life. [...] In addition, key staff of the CSC and the ASOs were interviewed to determine their knowledge and evaluation of the effectiveness of the ASO services provided. [...] Conclusions The importance of responding to the needs of this at risk population with prevention education and support services is indicated in the findings of this study, particularly to those individuals with mental health issues. [...] The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of these ASO prison services on the quality of life of the inmates. [...] While the standardized questionnaires provided scores to measure the impact that the program had on inmates, the qualitative component was designed to capture the nature of the gains by the inmates so as to.