The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) and the Alliance for Healthier Communities are concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on those who are incarcerated. Due to the staggering numbers of Black people incarcerated in correctional facilities across the country, BLAC and the Alliance are acutely aware that the impact of the virus will be felt disproportionately by Black communities. BLAC and the Alliance have jointly issued a statement that outlines the issues and calls for seven concrete actions to address them.
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“Failure to develop clear strategies will further harm Black populations and communities already bearing a heavier pandemic burden due to systemic and structural inequity.” – BLAC & The Alliance
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le Jeudi 9 Juillet 2020