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The significance of ‘the visit’ in an English category-B prison: views from prisoners, prisoners’ families and prison staff

Rachael Dixey Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Centre for Health Promotion Research, Leeds Metropolitan University, Queen Square House, Leeds, LS2 8AF, UK
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James Woodall Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Centre for Health Promotion Research, Leeds Metropolitan University, Queen Square House, Leeds, LS2 8AF, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 29-47 | Received 07 Sep 2009, Accepted 25 Oct 2010, Published online: 08 Aug 2011

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