Criminal Justice

People who have been involved in the criminal justice system often have poor health because they might have faced tough living conditions, like homelessness or poverty, before or after their involvement. They may also have experienced violence, mental health issues, or substance abuse. Additionally, they often don't get regular medical care while in the system and might find it hard to access healthcare services once they're out. These challenges combine to impact their overall health negatively.

Criminal Justice leavers' health in the East Riding

Highlights from the Inclusion Health Needs Assessment November 2024:

• In 2023/24, 13.1% of people released from prison were homeless, up from 11.3% the year before.
• Prison leavers face stigma and find it hard to access community health services.
• In East Riding, substance use treatment, housing, and employment support are managed well. Ex-prisoners in East Riding engage with treatment more successfully than the national average since 2015/16.

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