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Gbenga Fakanye has shared notes from Bold Ideas Colloquium Speaker Series - Reframing the Criminal Justice System as Public Health: What Would It Change?, Oct 9 . In this
colloquium, Jonathan Meikle and Maria Godoy argue that the criminal justice system functions as a de facto public health responder, despite being designed for security and punishment. Using personal lived experience and Canadian data, they demonstrate that
police and correctional facilities disproportionately manage mental health crises, substance use, and trauma. They highlight how this mismatch leads to inhumane outcomes, such as overcrowding and inadequate care for Indigenous populations. The speakers propose
that explicitly reframing criminal justice through a public health lens is essential to address systemic failures, improve accountability, and transform how society responds to complex social challenges.
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