Publications by authors named "Sarah Rios"
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- The paper examines the ongoing use of solitary confinement in jails and prisons worldwide, noting the necessity for reform, particularly in the USA.
- It reviews existing policies and practices, recommending a multi-level approach to limit and eventually reform the use of solitary confinement, including restrictions based on violent behavior and regular reviews of isolated prisoners' conditions.
- The authors aim to promote evidence-based alternatives to solitary confinement, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with healthcare and criminal justice experts to improve the treatment of incarcerated individuals.
Background: Latino children experience more prevalent and severe tooth decay than non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black children. Few theory-based, evaluated and culturally appropriate interventions target parents of this vulnerable population. To fill this gap, the Contra Caries Oral Health Education Program, a theory-based, promotora-led education program for low-income, Spanish-speaking parents of children aged 1-5 years, was developed.
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