To prevent wrongful convictions, invest in public defense solutions
By Emily Galvin-Almanza
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By Emily Galvin-Almanza
"Housing, employment and public benefits are all forms of mental health care, boosting clients’ wellbeing and easing their stress and isolation."
"Where a white legal professional might see stats, I see people. Because, after all, the systemic issues that affect my clients have also affected me."
Incarceration and poor health function as a causal loop: being incarcerated negatively affects health, and the factors that contribute to poor health increase the likelihood of system involvement.