
Effects of Incarceration and Reentry on Community Health and Well-Being
The high rate of incarceration in the United States contributes significantly to the nation''s health inequities, extending beyond those who are imprisoned to families, communities, and the entire society. Since the 1970s, there has been a seven-fold increase in incarceration. This increase and the effects of the post-incarceration reentry disproportionately affect low-income families and communit...
The high rate of incarceration in the United States contributes significantly to the nation''s health inequities, extending beyond those who are imprisoned to families, communities, and the entire society. Since the 1970s, there has been a seven-fold increase in incarceration. This increase and the effects of the post-incarceration reentry disproportionately affect low-income families and communit...