How Involvement in the Criminal Justice System Affects Health

Impacts extend to education, employment, housing, and even family member well-being

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How Involvement in the Criminal Justice System Affects Health

This infographic shows the myriad ways that involvement with the criminal justice system, particularly incarceration, can affect the health of individuals with criminal records and members of their families.

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