Researcher Samantha Boch has been studying the impact of incarceration on child and family health for over a decade. Her latest research focuses on youth with or linked to justice system involvement, revealing disparities in health outcomes among this group. The study, conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, found that youth with connections to incarceration had higher rates of physical and mental health issues compared to matched peers. These findings suggest a significant impact of mass incarceration on youth health. Boch’s research highlights the need for addressing these disparities and advocating for policy changes to improve outcomes for affected youth and families.
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Study offers insight into incarceration’s toll on youth health
