About
The Need
- Between 1980 and 2014, the rate of incarceration in the U.S. increased by 220%
- Incarceration impacts the health and well–being of those who are or have been incarcerated as well as their families and communities
Project Description
- Learn about the various pathways from criminal justice involvement and the different healthcare services available through pre and post release
- Study disparities by race and ethnicity in arrests, and incarceration
- Develop an in-depth understanding of barriers to healthcare
- Study trends of prevalent social determinants of health for justice- involved individuals
- Identify resources available to help address routine and chronic healthcare needs
- Educate justice-involved individuals and reentry professionals on navigating and understanding the healthcare system
- Develop metrics to help define success in improving public health for justice-involved patients
Annual Student Activities
- Help to develop a resource tools for justice involved individuals to access healthcare
- Help to develop a set of resources for healthcare professionals to address the needs of justice involved individuals
Causes
Sustainable Development Goals
GivePulse
79 People
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439 Hours
