People who are incarcerated in jails and prisons have higher rates of substance use disorder, mental illness, and chronic conditions, yet they do not always have access to the care that they need. Law enforcement leaders have long championed stronger continuity of care as a means to break the cycle of incarceration and reduce recidivism. This short resource from Arnold Ventures summarizes the compelling evidence that access to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment reduces crime and recidivism.
Health Care as Crime Control
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About The Health and Reentry Project
The Health and Reentry Project (HARP) builds safer, healthier communities by improving access to health care for people who are leaving incarceration. HARP advances this mission by providing policy analysis, helping governments implement policies, and convening diverse stakeholders and decision makers, including people who are directly impacted by the justice system, to drive collective progress. Learn More