As the overall population ages, the prison and jail population is aging too. And, as older adults leaving incarceration reenter our communities, they need support to connect them to housing,…
This webinar took place on Tuesday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET As part of Justice in Aging’s project focused on formerly incarcerated older adults, launched under our Strategic…
As the prison population ages and older adults leave incarceration, advocates can play a critical role in improving the way we support older adults reentering our communities by connecting them…
As the overall population ages, the prison and jail population is aging too. And, as older adults leaving incarceration reenter our communities, they need support to connect them to health…
As the prison population rapidly ages, older adults reentering our communities after incarceration face significant barriers to reintegrating and living securely. In particular, older adults of color are disproportionately represented…
As a result of decades of state and federal “tough on crime” and mass incarceration policies, about 2.3 million people are locked up in more than 6,000 jails and prisons…
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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