Graphic of the week

Over the past year, HPIO has explored the connections between criminal justice and health.
 
The research evidence is clear that poor mental health and addiction are risk factors for criminal justice involvement and that incarceration is detrimental to health (see graphic above).
 
Obstacles to health and well-being are particularly striking for Ohioans who are at highest risk of criminal justice involvement.
 
Next month, HPIO plans to release the third in a series of policy briefs on the topic. The latest edition will explore pretrial incarceration and the bail system.
 
The first brief in the series provides foundational analysis on the connection between criminal justice and health and the second brief explored insights on justice and race.
 
All briefs in the series include evidence-informed policy options to improve the health, safety and well-being of Ohioans.