A consequence of mass incarceration: county-level association between jail incarceration rates and poor mental health days

Abstract Introduction Mass incarceration has mental health consequences on those directly affected; some studies have also shown spillover effects on the physical health of the surrounding population. There is a dearth of research on the spillover mental health consequences of mass incarceration. Th...

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Main Authors: Ashley Hickson, Ritika Purbey, Lorraine Dean, Joseph J. Gallo, Roland J. Thorpe, Keshia Pollack Porter, Aruna Chandran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Health & Justice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-022-00194-6