Addiction, the CJ System’s response to it, and the hardships of incarceration ◦ ◦ Lying, erratic behavior, late night disappearances, pleading for money, stealing
Cycling through addiction and the system ◦ Prisoner’s dilemma, the drug edition
David’s network ◦ But was that the only reason? ◦ Cathleen and Davida ◦ Shipping inmates out of state ◦ Job or life?
Health in the inner-city ◦ Risks of a high-risk lifestyle
Far less likely to have health insurance (this should change, unless…) Generally poor nutrition, which is related to income, can lead to health issues ◦ ◦ Lower average age of death
Raises concerns because ◦ Prisoners in contact with staff who mingle with general public ◦ ◦ Jurisdiction holding person in correctional facility must pay for health care
How incarceration undermines marriage and family development ◦ ◦ ◦ Incarcerated, “street,” or “ex-con” ◦ Some women “settle”
How incarceration undermines marriage and family development ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦