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The Association for Public Health Action in Criminal Justice exists to promote critical analysis of the criminal justice system from a public health perspective. APHAC is an organizational base for students and faculty from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are committed to 1) identifying, assessing, and addressing the public health impacts of the criminal justice system on people, communities, and other systems; 2) raising awareness about the intersection and common causes of disparities in health and retributive justice; and 3) promoting student participation in public events, student activities, and lectures related to criminal justice issues.

Friday, March 9, 2012

President's Budget proposes ominous consolidation

"The president’s fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget plan proposes consolidating the Mentally Ill Offender, Treatment and Crime Reduction Act (MIOTCRA) program with problem-solving/drug court grants.

This would ultimately jeopardize funding for critical law enforcement training, crisis intervention teams and other MIOTCRA components that help youth and adults get the services they need without coming into contact with the justice system.


Members of Congress are in the process of submitting their funding priorities for the FY 2013 appropriations cycle. Your help is needed now to make MIOTCRA funding one of their top priorities" (Bazelon)

Write Congress. Let them know this is a bad move. click here.
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