by erinb | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
This infographic shows the myriad ways that involvement with the criminal justice system, particularly incarceration, can affect the health of individuals with criminal records and members of their families.
by erinb | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
This resource explores the role of health impact assessments in supporting prison alternatives. It highlights how these assessments contribute to informed decision-making by considering the health implications of various justice system policies and practices.
by erinb | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
This health note explores the potential health effects of implementing several measures aimed at police reform within the Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). These measures include prohibiting the use of neck restraints by officers,...
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Justice Involved Populations, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Living in Poverty
Historically, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development policies have exposed people with a criminal history and their families to eviction and denial of housing. Human Impact Partners, in collaboration with the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, conducted an...
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
The LA County Department of Public Health conducted an HIA to evaluate the potential health impacts of Measure H, a ballot initiative that would raise LA County’s sales tax by one-quarter of 1 percent for a decade to fund programs designed by the LA County...
