The Center for Health and Justice Transformation at Lifespan (CHJT) is a non-partisan organization whose mission is to advance health equity in the criminal justice system.
Our Impact
- We bring together criminal justice stakeholders to envision smarter, more compassionate approaches to justice.
- We facilitate cross-sector community-based and systems collaborations to improve outcomes for justice-involved Rhode Islanders.
- We advocate for inclusion to empower the voice of those who have a criminal record.
- We create and disseminate information on best practices at the intersection of health and justice.
- We are building an effective reentry system for Rhode Island.
- We advance health equity for all who are impacted by the criminal justice system.
- We champion criminal justice transformation in Rhode Island through policy and program reforms.
- We improve physical and behavioral health care for justice-involved individuals.
- We research effective programs and interventions to improve the health of justice-involved individuals.
- We educate students, providers, researchers, and policymakers about the public health implications of the criminal justice system.
Our Values
Collaboration
A more fair and representative criminal justice system that prioritizes public health and safety requires input and action from the community, decision-makers, non-profits and businesses, families, and any and all impacted by the justice system. When we work, we engage as any voices as possible for true transformation.
Racial Equity
Mass incarceration disproportionately targets racial minorities. We believe we can’t seek healthy outcomes and transform our criminal justice system without centering our work on the devastation our current system has and continues to levy on persons and communities of color.
Lived Experience
We serve on behalf of the millions incarcerated, including their families and loved ones and the community-at-large. As such, we stand behind and when necessary beside those most closely impacted by the justice system.
Integrity
We are mission-driven people. We will always ask the difficult questions and reveal truths wherever they may lead, in our pursuit of a healthy and equitable criminal justice system.
The Team
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Advisory Board
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