Insights

Research, perspective, and context on the issues our programs address.

November 8, 20265 min read
By the Numbers: Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Justice System
Most people who need substance use treatment never get it. Here is what the research shows about that gap, about mental health in jails and prisons, and about what happens to people who leave custody without support.
June 26, 20233 min read
The Invisible Epidemic: Unveiling the Impact of Racial Trauma
Culturally responsive care means understanding the specific pressures people carry. Racial trauma is one of them — what the research shows about its effect on mental and physical health, and what resilience looks like.

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