In June 2024, a group of experts in the field of criminal system health convened at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute to establish consensus around the central problems that produce or accentuate disparities in health equity for people subjected to criminalization and punishment.

This Speaker Series, The Diagnosis of Incarceration, will build on that emerging consensus and continue to explore the nature and extent of health inequities in the system. Organized into three parts, this series will first define what the system of care looks like for people who cycle through the criminal legal system; then move through discussions around the implications and outcomes of this system; and finally, conclude with an examination of case studies and practical examples from people working to build a different future. We will be joined by a multidisciplinary ensemble of guests to critically explore perception, policy, and practice surrounding healthcare and incarceration.