How the justice system can affect physical, mental health
- Mon 09 Sep 2019 03:30:PM
New research finds that being convicted of a crime is associated with a decline in one's physical health, even if the conviction doesn't lead to jail time. The study also confirms previous work finding that being arrested is associated with adverse mental health outcomes, even if an individual isn't ultimately charged with a crime.
Source: How the justice system can affect physical, mental health
Source: How the justice system can affect physical, mental health