How Can We Address Lack of Medical Care, Overcrowding, and Violence in County Jails?

Across the U.S., backlog and neglect keep detainees waiting for court hearings in county jails plagued by unhealthy living conditions. Their experiences can leave lasting physical and mental damage, especially as staff shortages exacerbate health and safety concerns. St. Louis County Department of Public Health’s Kanika Cunningham, La Defensa’s Ivette Alé-Ferlito, and ACLU of Missouri’s Luz María Henríquez join The Atlantic’s Ronald Brownstein to discuss local and national solutions. Can radical policy reform help St. Louis jails move toward equitable care and acceptable conditions that keep inmates safe?

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Видео How Can We Address Lack of Medical Care, Overcrowding, and Violence in County Jails? канала The Atlantic