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Don’t give up on our kids: Stop sending Texas youth into the adult prison system

January 23, 2026 children, Incarceration, kids, pediatricians, Prison, rehabilitation, teen, youth

Texas remains one of only a few states that treats all 17-year-olds as adults in the justice system. In some cases, even younger children are

Policywise

Compassion beyond hospital curtains and prison bars

November 22, 2024 ASBH, compassionate release, End of Life, patient care, Prison

Physicians’ roles extend beyond treating illnesses to include advocating for humane policies that ensure comfort and compassion.

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Healthcare and incarceration: How can providers help make the justice system more just?

October 9, 2020 Health Disparities, Healthcare, Healthcare providers, Incarceration, Jail, Prison

Exploring how every healthcare worker has a role to play in improving the health effects of justice system involvement.

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Parenting from prison: How does it impact children’s health?

May 10, 2019 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Child, Health, Incarceration, Parent, Prison, Rice University

According to the CDC, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), increase the risk of negative health outcomes over a lifetime. There are three types of ACEs: abuse,

From the Labs: Human intestinal organoid