An Examination of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Prisons and Jails in Oceania. Issue 7 (2nd October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rapisarda, Sabrina S.; Byrne, James M.
• Is Part Of: Victims & offenders. Volume 15:Issue 7/8(2020)
• Page Start: 1361
• Page End: 1366
• Publication Date: 2020-10-02
• Subjects: international -- prisons -- corrections -- Pandemic -- Alternatives to incarceration -- Early release mechanisms -- Prison reform -- COVID-19; Victims of crimes -- Periodicals; Criminals -- Periodicals; 362.8805
• DOI: 10.1080/15564886.2020.1835767
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-4886

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article highlights the unique nature of the Oceanic region and its impact on the extent of COVID-19 outbreaks in the Oceanic region, both within correctional and community settings. Mitigation strategies implemented in Australia, New Zealand, Papa New Guinea, and Fiji are identified, and the reasons for the differences we identified in how governments in this region defined the problem, and developed mitigation strategies, are explored.