Amend at UCSF brings a public health approach to transform correctional culture into one of dignity and humanity for staff and residents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our team of medical, public health, and prison reform experts has leveraged our collective expertise to provide clear and actionable steps for shaping COVID-19 policy, procedure and practice inside correctional facilities.
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What’s New
COVID-19 For Youth in Detention
Ethical Use of Medical Isolation During COVID-19
Amend’s COVID-19 Management Resources
Policy recommendations and rationale
Educational resources for staff and residents
Additional Resources
The Appeal: Pandemic Exposes Shared Fate of Jailer and Jailed
SciLine Podcast: COVID-19 Health Disparities and Vulnerable Populations
The Appeal: “We Must Immediately Release People From Jails and Prisons”
Helpful Links
Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Interested in additional information? Click below for Amend guidance specifically for Correctional and Policy Leaders, Healthcare Professionals or Residents.
