The Need for Evidence-based Harm Reduction Services in Correctional Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kate Harland is the program coordinator at the Centre for Research, Education, and Clinical Care of At-Risk Populations (RECAP) since 2016. RECAP is a harm reduction collaborative care clinic for individuals who are
positive or at-risk for hepatitis C in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Holly Richards is a Registered Nurse from Saint John, New Brunswick with a practice grounded in the philosophy of harm reduction. She is an avid harm reduction advocate in her community, with experience working with people who use drugs in the acute care, correctional, rehabilitation, and community settings.

Matthew Bonn is the program coordinator with the Canadian Association of People Who Use Drugs, a National Board member with Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and a knowledge specialist for the Dr. Peters AIDS Foundation, for the Urgent Public Health Need Site Community of Practice. Matt is also a freelance journalist with his writing has appeared in publications including The Conversation, Policy Options, Doctors Nova Scotia, World Hepatitis Alliance, CATIE and The Coast. He is also a Canadian Editorial Consultant for Filter-Magazine. He is a current drug user and a formerly incarcerated person.

Stefanie Materniak is the Executive Director and Research Manager of RECAP.

Dr. Sofia Bartlett is the senior scientist for STIBBIs at the BC Center for Disease Control. She is also an adjunct professor in the UBC School of Population and Public Health.