Carceral Health Equity Workgroup Interest Form

Carceral Health Equity Workgroup Interest Form

Formerly known as the Vaccine Implementation Collaborative, the Community Collaborative is a collective of members from many sectors. Envisioned jointly by community leaders and DOH staff in 2021, the Collaborative aims to uplift communities who experienced the devastating impacts of COVID-19. By co-designing recovery efforts, the Collaborative’s goal is to eliminate further harm on Black, Indigenous, communities of color, and all those facing harm due to systemic racism and oppression.

The DOH wants to partner with allies and community members who have been incarcerated and or are currently incarcerated. Our goal is to create a statewide workgroup focused on improving the health and wellness, and education programs in carceral settings such as prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, and detentions centers.

The COVID-19 pandemic was the tip of the iceberg concerning health disparities for incarcerated individuals. The DOH is committed to centering equity to address policies, practices, and funding that impacts the health of people facing incarceration. Additionally, the DOH hopes to create partnerships with community stewards across the state to focus a combined effort to improving the health and wellness of incarcerated people in both urban and rural settings.

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Are you able to meet the second Tuesday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m.?

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We are committed to equity and social justice and ensuring this space centers the experiences and voices of people who have been historically and are currently disproportionately impacted by health inequities. Please share with us your personal journey for understanding power, privilege, and or oppression and how it relates to your goal of participating in the Carceral Health Equity Workgroup.

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