This panel will explore how systemic racism, particularly within the criminal legal and health care systems, has created significant barriers to health equity—especially for women, pregnant individuals, and those experiencing the consequences of racialized incarceration. Our distinguished speakers represent a range of expertise—from criminal justice reform to maternal health care and birth support for incarcerated women. They will share insights from their work and offer ideas for addressing the urgent need for reform in these intersecting fields.
The Prison Birth ProjectIncarceration, Racism, and Health
Panel with Natalie Holbrook-Combs, Dr. Deborah Landis-Lewis, and Arnetta Ford
November 15, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
1020 SPH II
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Sponsored by: The Prison Birth Project
Contact Information: Bhaavna Yalavarthi, bhaavna@umich.edu
This panel will explore how systemic racism, particularly within the criminal legal and health care systems, has created significant barriers to health equity—especially for women, pregnant individuals, and those experiencing the consequences of racialized incarceration. Our distinguished speakers represent a range of expertise—from criminal justice reform to maternal health care and birth support for incarcerated women. They will share insights from their work and offer ideas for addressing the urgent need for reform in these intersecting fields.
