A.P.H.A.C.

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.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Trayvon Martin

Most of our readers have probably already heard about the tragic murder of 17-year-old black teenager Trayvon Martin by vigilante George Zimmerman in Florida. For anyone who has not already learned about the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin, this Mother Jones article covers some finer details than other articles published in the last day or two, and includes the 911 audio recordings. The Huffington Post has also compiled multiple articles and media related to the young man's murder. These articles are disturbing to read and the audio files even more so to hear; however, the story must not be ignored or disappear following this news cycle.
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